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Musk says many Cybertruck buyers will get deposits back as production ends, arguing ‘opportunity cost’ is vastly outweighed by new robotaxi
Fans of Tesla and the Cybertruck criticized Musk’s vision for a future with fewer private vehicles.
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Tesla chief Elon Musk said on X that demand for the Cybertruck has outpaced output, so a number of buyers still waiting may be refunded instead of receiving a vehicle. The company said on Friday that it would wind down Cybertruck production by the middle of next year. Musk wrote on Monday that the line will close in roughly eight months, and Tesla will return deposits for many customers after building as many trucks as it can. He attributed the decision not to unprofitability but to the added complexity of the model, which he said is far outweighed by the value of making more Cybercabs. Cybertruck sales fell 48% from 38,965 in 2024 to 20,237 in 2025, and Kelley Blue Book estimated 11,586 through the third quarter of this year. Tesla's website still accepted orders Monday.
Why it matters: The move shows Tesla shifting its lineup toward autonomous vehicles, which affects existing Cybertruck customers and readers tracking the company's direction.
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