Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production at Texas Factory, Musk Says
Elon Musk said the shift will free capacity for the Cybercab, Tesla’s main driverless model in its robotaxi network.
- On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to accommodate increased manufacturing of the Cybercab.
- The Cybertruck, touted by Musk as a futuristic rival to pickup trucks from Ford, has struggled to sustain mass-market interest since its 2023 launch.
- Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill said, "Cybertruck was an incredible technology development platform and lives on through Cybercab," while Tesla has not specified if production will move to another facility or discontinue entirely.
- Tesla intends to make the Cybercab the primary driverless model within its larger robotaxi network, aligning with Musk's goal to transform the automaker into a robotics and self-driving company.
- The automaker's Austin plant remains the only known facility equipped to manufacture the specialized components required for the new model, and Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
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Tesla wants to shut down the production of the Cybertruck in its gigafactory from mid-2027. This has been announced by Group CEO Elon Musk on X.
For a long time now, the futuristic electric pick-up has been considered a flop. Now, Tesla CEO Musk announced that he would shut down production at the factory in Texas.
Tesla is halting production of the Cybertruck in Texas in mid-2027. Capacities are needed for the Robotaxi Cybercab. Whether the controversial electric pick-up will finally expire is still open.
Tesla plans Texas Cybertruck wind-down for Cybercab
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab production. The company has not said whether Cybertruck production will move elsewhere or end entirely; the shift comes as Tesla prioritizes its robotaxi ambitions and the truck has faced weak demand and quality issues. · 17 sources across the spectrum on IJR News.
The cybertruck has been a disappointment for the electric car manufacturer so far. The pick-up will soon not be built at the Tesla plant in Texas.
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