Cybertruck Owners Outraged as Tesla Plans Production Halt
· Automobile · Wired, Wall Street Journal
Tesla plans to halt production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to increase output of self-driving Cybercabs. Industry observers noted that weak sales, delayed deliveries, inflated pricing, and numerous recalls also contributed to the vehicle's discontinuation within four years of its launch. Longtime owners and online forum members expressed frustration over future parts availability, servicing, and resale values. Community administrators reported receiving numerous inquiries from concerned buyers facing unfulfilled reservations and unexpected price increases. The decision leaves dedicated supporters questioning the long-term support for the steel-paneled electric truck.
Why it matters
The discontinuation affects early adopters and commercial users who invested in Tesla's polarizing electric pickup truck.
Read the original report — Wired
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