Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production in Texas mid-2027
The gist
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.
The stainless-steel pickup ends after recalls and sales far below plan.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2019Musk launches the cyberpunk-styled electric pickup in California, demonstrating 'unbreakable' glass windows with a steel ball; the windows smash twice.
- Jan 25, 2022A leaked Tesla report dated this day shows the Cybertruck had basic design flaws, with the preproduction 'alpha' version struggling with suspension, body sealing, noise, handling and braking.
- 2023Tesla begins building the Cybertruck near Austin; the truck goes on sale at the end of 2023.
Key terms
- Gigafactory Texas
- A Tesla automotive manufacturing facility located near Austin, Texas.
- Cybercab
- A two-passenger battery-electric robotaxi made by Tesla for autonomous ride-hailing, with no steering wheel or pedals.
- robotaxi
- An autonomous car operated by a ridesharing company without a human driver.
Source: Wikipedia