Tesla to refund Cybertruck deposits as production shifts
Tesla will issue refunds to numerous customers who placed deposits for the Cybertruck, according to an announcement made today by CEO Elon Musk on the platform X.
The US electric vehicle manufacturer revealed on Friday that it plans to halt production of the pickup truck at its Texas factory in approximately eight months. Tesla’s billionaire CEO stated the company intends to produce as many vehicles as possible before the production line ceases operation. Many customers will receive refunds for their deposits.
To fulfill outstanding orders, Tesla will temporarily introduce an additional shift at the factory. Production will be suspended around mid-2027 to make way for the Cybercab, a self-driving vehicle central to Tesla’s future plans for autonomous driving.
The Cybertruck has been delivered since the end of 2023, but demand has significantly lagged behind initial expectations. According to data from market researcher Kelley Blue Book, US sales plummeted by 48 percent last year to 20,237 units. Musk had originally projected annual sales of 250,000 vehicles.
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“Tesla muss Anzahlungen für Cybertruck zurückzahlen”
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