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Watch: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?

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In short

Tesla is winding down Cybertruck manufacturing at its Texas base to dedicate more resources to self-driving Cybercab vehicles. The Austin location is currently the exclusive production site for the pickup, leaving its operational future ambiguous. Since its 2023 launch, the model has generated a polarized response regarding its unconventional aesthetics alongside notable commercial setbacks. These complications have included disappointing sales performance, product recalls, and unresolved vehicle quality problems.

Key points

  • Cybertruck manufacturing is currently limited entirely to the company's single production…: Cybertruck manufacturing is currently limited entirely to the company's single production facility located in Austin.
  • The vehicle struggled to gain commercial momentum due to disappointing sales volumes and…: The vehicle struggled to gain commercial momentum due to disappointing sales volumes and multiple recalls.
  • Public reaction to the model remained sharply divided over its unique aesthetic design si…: Public reaction to the model remained sharply divided over its unique aesthetic design since 2023.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said production of the firm's Cybertruck is "winding down" in Texas, to focus on its self-driving Cybercab cars.

The model is only produced at Tesla's Austin base, and he did not clarify if manufacturing would be moved elsewhere or simply cease.

The Cybertruck has received a mixed response since its launch in 2023, with some praising its individuality and others simply labelling it ugly.

It has also suffered from disappointing sales, quality problems and recalls.

BBC's technology reporter Shiona McCallum has this report.

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