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Tesla shuts down Cybertruck production for days
It seems like demand for the Tesla Cybertruck is declining. Employees at the factory in Texas were asked not to come to work for days.
Even before the first Tesla Cybertruck rolled off the assembly line, Elon Musk was happy about seven-figure pre-orders. The stainless steel pickup, it seemed, could become a hit despite all the prophecies of doom. The reality is obviously different.
As the “” reports, the company informed its employees in Austin, Texas, that it would stop production for three days. Quote: “You do not need to come to work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week (December 3rd to 5th)”. Production should continue as usual on Friday.
However, it is not clear from the company’s announcement why the workers – at least with full pay – should not come. As usual, Tesla did not want to comment on the events.
Tesla employees complain about problems with shift schedules
Some of those affected told “Business Insider” that there had been problems with the shifts since mid-October. They were repeatedly sent home, had to carry out unskilled work or complete spontaneous training sessions.
Tesla’s current sales strategy also shows that demand may be going downhill. Despite the supposedly massive pre-orders, there are always new vehicles available on the market. At the same time, Tesla launched leasing offers for the vehicle.
On the road in the Tesla Cybertruck: Fast, handy and with a few problems
On the move in the Everglades – the clean, angular, large design inside and out is definitely a show – but also leads to complicated and not entirely intuitive operation. This can be seen in the hidden loading flap as well as in the doors without a door handle.
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There are several reasons why the Cybertruck could be having a hard time. The unfamiliar look – which you get used to surprisingly quickly live – might not even be the most important factor.
Cybertruck plagued by problems
Since the Cybertruck was delivered, the vehicle has been involved in numerous recalls and has repeatedly had to go to the workshop. The errors that owners report in a specialized forum are diverse: everything from a loose accelerator pedal to defective windshield wiper motors.
Most recently, a buyer complained that the delivery was canceled at short notice because Tesla discovered shortly before handover that the car wouldn’t start. This was reported by specialist magazines such as “”.
But if you look at the comments on sites like “”, the reason for the falling demand at Tesla could also be the boss himself. There are repeated reports that private individuals or entire companies no longer want to be associated with Tesla because the brand is inextricably linked to Elon Musk.
It is feared that buying one of his cars could be seen as support for Musk’s political radicalization. In the USA, stickers are often stuck on Teslas that have already been purchased, saying, for example: “I bought this car before Elon went crazy.”
Source: Stern
I’m a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. I started working as a news reporter for 24 Hours World about two years ago, and I’ve been writing articles ever since. My main focus is automotive news, but I’ve also written about politics, lifestyle, and entertainment.
