From Road & Track · Will Sabel Courtney · · 1m 10s
Tesla Shop Plans Cybertruck Production After Tesla Ends
Unplugged Performance wants to build Cybertruck under Tesla license after production ends.
In brief
Unplugged Performance wants to build Cybertruck under Tesla license after production ends. Unplugged Performance aims to continue Cybertruck production after Tesla stops making it, using investor funds and existing Tesla team members. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Tesla Cybertruck on death row
The Tesla Cybertruck is on death row as Elon Musk described it as what Bladerunner would have driven.
“what Bladerunner would have driven”
Unplugged Performance offers license
Unplugged Performance, an aftermarket shop specializing in Teslas, wants to build Cybertruck under Tesla license after production ends.
Unplugged's proposal details
Unplugged Performance plans to fund Cybertruck production with investors and run it at no cost to Tesla’s floor space, headcount, or focus.
Unplugged's market strategy
Unplugged believes one production platform serves three markets: existing pickup demand, pent-up SUV demand, and Robotaxi vehicles.
Unplugged's team strength
Unplugged has a strong and resourceful team with many Tesla alumni offering to help keep the platform alive.
Tesla's response
Tesla and Musk have not publicly responded to Unplugged's offer but extended Cybertruck production through summer of next year.
The key point
Unplugged Performance aims to continue Cybertruck production after Tesla stops making it, using investor funds and existing Tesla team members.
