Musk Announces Scale-Back of Cybertruck Production in Favor of New 'Cybercab' Robotaxi
By the middle of next year, Tesla plans to reduce production of its electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, to free up capacity for the manufacturing of its new robotaxi, the Cybercab.
"Tesla plans to gradually wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to free up manufacturing capacity for ramping up the Cybercab," Musk stated.
Currently, the Cybertruck is manufactured at only one Tesla facility: the plant in Austin, Texas.
While the company could theoretically relocate production of the model to another site, it has not yet announced any plans to seek a new manufacturing location. This issue takes on added significance given that the Cybertruck’s commercial performance has fallen short of expectations.
Tesla is gradually shifting its focus toward robotics and autonomous technologies. Analysts note that this strategic pivot comes at the expense of the electric vehicle segment—a sector the company itself once helped to drive. Meanwhile, Chinese competitors are strengthening their market position.
#Musk
By the middle of next year, Tesla plans to reduce production of its electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, to free up capacity for the manufacturing of its new robotaxi, the Cybercab.
"Tesla plans to gradually wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to free up manufacturing capacity for ramping up the Cybercab," Musk stated.
Currently, the Cybertruck is manufactured at only one Tesla facility: the plant in Austin, Texas.
While the company could theoretically relocate production of the model to another site, it has not yet announced any plans to seek a new manufacturing location. This issue takes on added significance given that the Cybertruck’s commercial performance has fallen short of expectations.
Tesla is gradually shifting its focus toward robotics and autonomous technologies. Analysts note that this strategic pivot comes at the expense of the electric vehicle segment—a sector the company itself once helped to drive. Meanwhile, Chinese competitors are strengthening their market position.
#Musk
