Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production

	Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production(nbcnews.com)
	1127 points by PLenz 5 days ago \| 2040 comments
	tl;dr: Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Austin gigafactory around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab output, Musk announced. The vehicle sold just 20,237 units in the US last year—down 48% year-over-year and far below Musk's original 250,000 annual sales projection—hampered by its polarizing design and inability to meet European pedestrian crash regulations.
	HN Discussion: ↓Cybertruck has valuable practical uses like powering homes during emergencies ↑Tesla faces broader structural problems beyond just Cybertruck failure ↑Cybertruck failed because it's impractical as a truck and too expensive ~Appreciation for Tesla attempting a bold, unique design in a stale market •Cybertruck will become a valued collector's item due to its uniqueness