Tesla Cybertruck Discontinued: Turning Points in Its Downfall - Newsweek
Tesla plans to discontinue the Cybertruck by mid-2027 to prioritize production of its Cybercab. The vehicle struggled to meet sales targets and faced significant public controversy since its 2019 debut.
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The discontinuation marks a significant shift in Tesla's product strategy and reflects the challenges of scaling unconventional automotive designs.
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0 Share Newsweek is a Trust Project member See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. After years of hype, controversy and a string of high-profile setbacks, Tesla's Cybertruck is heading toward the end of the road.
The futuristic electric pickup, once touted by CEO Elon Musk as the company's "best product ever," struggled to meet sales expectations and became a lightning rod for criticism. Now, Tesla is preparing to wind down production at its Texas Gigafactory about three years after the first trucks reached customers.
Production will wind down around the middle of 2027 to “make room for increased Cybercab production,” Musk announced on X Friday .
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