The automaker chose to phase out the pickup after selling only tens of thousands of units over three years, falling drastically short of its 250,000 annual delivery target. Tesla plans to convert the vacated factory space into production lines for its two-seater autonomous Cybercab. The vehicle faced persistent hurdles from its 2019 debut, including a two-year production delay, a launch price of roughly $60,000 rather than the promised sub-$40,000, and a reduced driving range.
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Production capacity is shifting permanently away from commercial pickups toward autonomou…: Production capacity is shifting permanently away from commercial pickups toward autonomous vehicles and robotics projects.
The automaker previously retired both the Model S and Model X to focus resources on Optim…: The automaker previously retired both the Model S and Model X to focus resources on Optimus humanoid robots.
Testing for the autonomous Cybercab is currently active in Austin, Texas, with expansion…: Testing for the autonomous Cybercab is currently active in Austin, Texas, with expansion planned for Dallas.
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