From Rolling Stone · Jack Crosbie · · 1m 10s
Good Riddance to the Cybertruck
Elon Musk's Cybertruck, a symbol of America's get-rich-quick era, is abandoned as Tesla shifts to self-driving taxis.
In brief
Elon Musk's Cybertruck, a symbol of America's get-rich-quick era, is abandoned as Tesla shifts to self-driving taxis. Tesla stopped Cybertruck production in 2026 after selling 70,000 units, far below Musk's 250,000 annual target. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
First Cybertruck Sightings
In early 2024, a matte black Cybertruck with 'To the Moon' decal appeared in Brooklyn neighborhoods.
“To the Moon”
Cybertruck Sales Target
Tesla sold 70,000 Cybertrucks between November 2023 and production shutdown in 2026.
“250,000 units a year”
Cybertruck Design Flaws
Cybertrucks had software bugs, shut down when wet, and 46,000 were recalled in 2025 for side panel failures.
“46,000”
Musk's Political Shift
Elon Musk poured $300 million into America PAC and became head of DOGE after Trump took office in 2025.
“$300 million”
Cybertruck as Political Symbol
Cybertruck owners added right-wing decals and American flag window tinting to signal political alignment.
“I bought this before Elon went crazy”
Musk's Government Impact
DOGE fired thousands of federal workers and caused preventable deaths overseas by halting USAID.
“tens of thousands of preventable deaths”
Cybertruck's Legacy
The Cybertruck became a symbol of America's get-rich-quick era, abandoned as Tesla shifts to self-driving taxis.
“get-rich-quick era”
The essence
Tesla stopped Cybertruck production in 2026 after selling 70,000 units, far below Musk's 250,000 annual target.
