Reports indicate that Elon Musk will extend Cybertruck production to handle the backlog of unfinished orders. The previously anticipated gradual reduction in production may therefore be delayed, but this does not mean Tesla has canceled its future reduction plans.
Last week, Musk stated that Tesla plans to gradually reduce Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab output.
Last week, the tech billionaire confirmed that Tesla plans to stop Cybertruck pickup production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production. Subsequently, Wes Morrill, the chief engineer for the Cybertruck, hinted at the imminent discontinuation of the Cybertruck.
However, Musk stated today that Cybertruck pickup production will be extended until the end of summer 2027. He did not provide an exact discontinuation date but commented on the decision, saying, "By the way, this isn't the wisest move from a profit-maximization perspective, but the world needs some room for sentimentality, otherwise what's the point?"
The angular-styled Cybertruck was launched with great fanfare in 2023, but sales have been underwhelming. In fact, since its unveiling in 2019, the truck has been subject to online mockery, particularly after Musk himself accidentally shattered its supposedly unbreakable glass during a live demonstration.
Although Musk and Cybertruck fans have welcomed this news, it does not mean Tesla is committed to long-term production of the model. Currently, Tesla's focus is on the Cybercab, which Musk has said will play a key role in Tesla's robotaxi plan. According to Reuters, this two-seater autonomous taxi is still a small-scale project that only began production earlier this year. Tesla has announced a production capacity of over 125,000 units.