Tesla ends Cybertruck production, focuses on Cybercab
The gist
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.
The truck never sold well; the Texas line is being cleared for Cybercab robotaxis.
How it unfolded
- 2019Tesla unveils the Cybertruck, drawing attention for its boxy, futuristic design.
- Late 2023Tesla begins Cybertruck deliveries.
- 2024Cox Automotive estimates U.S. Cybertruck sales at 38,965 for the year.
Key terms
- Gigafactory Texas
- A Tesla automotive manufacturing facility located near Austin, Texas.
- robotaxis
- An autonomous car operated by a ridesharing company without a human driver.
- CT
- A time zone in parts of Canada, the US, Mexico, Central America and some Caribbean islands, one hour behind Eastern Time.
Source: Wikipedia