Tesla ends Cybertruck production to focus on Cybercab, sparking fan backlash

Tesla is discontinuing the Cybertruck to prioritize the development of the Cybercab, according to The Verge. This move has caused rare backlash among dedicated Tesla fans and influencers who had supported the pickup truck online.

The Cybertruck, known for its polarizing design, is being phased out by the end of summer 2027, a timeline that was recently extended from an earlier plan to wind down production in spring, The Verge reported.

Some of the truck's biggest online supporters, including influencer Troy Meekhof, known as “The Cybertruck Guy,” expressed disappointment with Tesla’s commitment to the vehicle. Meekhof criticized the company for a lack of advertising, confusing pricing changes, and shifting focus before the Cybertruck could establish itself in the market.

This decision has led to a sense of betrayal among fans who had built online identities around the Cybertruck, marking a rare moment of public dissent within Tesla’s usually loyal community.

As Tesla moves forward, the focus will be on the Cybercab, though further details about this pivot were not provided in the report.