US EditionTesla plans to shut down Model Y and Cybertruck production over the week of July 4
AUSTIN, TEXAS, JUN 18 – The weeklong pause will allow Tesla to perform maintenance and improve production lines to boost output and quality of Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, marking the third shutdown this year.
- Tesla plans to pause Model Y and Cybertruck production for one week starting June 30 at its Austin factory for maintenance purposes.
- The shutdown follows previous pauses this year and comes amid struggles including a 13% year-over-year sales drop and brand damage tied to CEO Elon Musk's outside activities.
- Tesla is tentatively launching a self-driving Model Y robotaxi pilot with 10 to 20 vehicles in Austin on June 22, using a future version of Full Self-Driving software.
- Tesla shares fell nearly 4% after news of the production halt, while public protests occurred against the robotaxi launch and Musk's political involvement, highlighting ongoing tensions.
- The production pause and robotaxi pilot underscore Tesla's effort to optimize output and advance autonomous vehicle technology amid uncertain market conditions and consumer responses.
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