Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production, so Bodie goes back to the 2019 reveal to compare what Tesla promised on price, range, and towing with what buyers got when deliveries began in 2023. He traces the early surge in $100 deposits and revisits the two reservation figures that circulated before launch. He also covers the truck’s early fit-and-finish problems and engineering features like steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. Bodie talks about how the Cybertruck became a political symbol and why he puts more weight on the price buyers faced and what it cost to finance the truck. He looks at Musk’s claim that the Cybertruck was profitable, what the shutdown could mean for buyers still waiting on orders, and what Tesla can carry forward from building it. Finally, he asks how quickly Tesla can put Cybercabs to work given local regulations, ride demand, and the economics of running a robotaxi fleet.
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