Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production by the end of summer 2027, a decision that has drawn unusual criticism from some of the electric-vehicle maker’s supporters. Troy Meekhof, known online as “The Cybertruck Guy,” says Tesla failed to give the pickup a fair chance.
In a 33-minute YouTube video, Meekhof faulted Tesla for what he described as a lack of advertising, confusing pricing changes and a shift in priorities before the truck had time to establish itself in the market. “It feels like they didn’t try to make Cybertruck a success,” he said.
Musk initially planned to begin winding down production in the spring, but later extended the timeline by a few months. The factory space at Giga Texas is intended for the fully autonomous Cybercab, according to the source article.
Meekhof also challenged the rationale for that move, arguing that Tesla was giving up established products for a platform still limited by software and regulatory constraints. “Cancelling all of your best products... in favor of an autonomous platform that remains both software and regulatory constrained... seems like an absolutely terrible idea,” he said.
The Cybertruck is not the only Tesla model recently discontinued. The company ended production of the Model S and Model X earlier this year, vehicles the source describes as flagship models.
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