‘The end of Tesla!’: Cybertruck diehards turn on Elon Musk after he pulls the plug
Tesla enthusiasts are expressing frustration following Elon Musk's decision to discontinue the Cybertruck by 2027 to prioritize the development of the autonomous Cybercab. Critics argue that the company failed to properly support the truck and is abandoning its product lineup for unproven autonomous technology.
Why it matters
The backlash highlights growing tension between Tesla's core consumer base and the company's aggressive shift toward autonomous vehicle platforms.
The Cybertruck is heading to that shiny cyber-dumpster in the sky, leaving the folks who built online identities around Elon Musk’s polarizing pickup feeling bereft. Usually, Musk’s fanbase treads lightly around their idol’s mercurial decisions. This time, however, the truck’s demise has sparked rare backlash within the Tesla community — aimed squarely at the guy who signed its death warrant.
Troy Meekhof, who posts on numerous social platforms under the moniker “The Cybertruck Guy,” has been vocal about his disappointment in Musk’s decision to wind down Cybertruck production by the end of summer 2027. (The original plan was to start winding down production in the spring, but then Musk decided to extend it a few months.)
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