Elon Musk Hoped To Sell 150,000 Tesla Cybertrucks A Year — On Track For 20,000 In 2025 - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the significant gap between the initial high expectations for Tesla’s Cybertruck and its actual sales performance. While Tesla reportedly received over one million reservations for the vehicle, CEO Elon Musk had tempered expectations by aiming for 150,000 annual sales. However, current projections suggest that only about 20,000 Cybertrucks will be sold in 2025, marking a substantial shortfall. Early production ramp-up challenges gave way to demand issues, despite Tesla’s increased marketing efforts and incentives. This disparity between hype and reality has led to the Cybertruck being labeled a major flop, especially compared to the enthusiasm of Tesla fans and shareholders. The article also places the Cybertruck’s struggles within a broader pattern of Tesla missing targets and overpromising on several fronts, including Full Self Driving, the Tesla Semi, and the Roadster 2.0. Unlike Tesla’s earlier successes with the Model 3 and Model Y, the company has faced repeated setbacks in delivering breakthrough products as initially promised. A