Cybertruck, Cyberflop: What Really Happened to the Tesla Cybertruck

A swing and a miss—an even bigger miss! A truck may look ready for tomorrow but still falls short today. The Tesla Cybertruck, at two years old, has faced viral videos, factory recalls, slipping sales, and higher prices for the base model that diverged from its initial promise. While predictions assumed a plant operating near full capacity, the reality of high fixed EV costs, recalls, and a poor fit for traditional truck buyers adds up fast. Most pickups are sold to those towing, hauling, and enduring winter in the heartland, but this bulky urban status symbol struggles to justify its existence.