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    "prose": "Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.[^1] Five days later he announced that production will be extended through the end of summer 2027.[^2]\n\nEither way the truck has an end date, less than four years after it went on sale.\n\n## Why it is ending\n\nTesla will use the factory space to ramp up production of its Cybercab robotaxi.[^3] The Cybertruck gained a niche following but did not achieve mass-market sales.[^4] It has had poor sales since its launch in late 2023.[^5]\n\n## Why the date moved\n\nThe order rate is far higher than Tesla's production rate.[^6] That is a late rush for a vehicle that is going away, not a reversal of its record.\n\nEven with the extension, Tesla will return deposits to many order holders.[^7] Some customers posted negative reactions on social media.[^8] Musk said extending production is not the most profitable choice for the company.[^9]\n\n## The record\n\nTesla began customer deliveries in late 2023.[^10] The 2024 Cybertruck was subject to 11 voluntary recalls, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.[^11] Tesla recalled around 46,000 Cybertrucks in March 2025.[^12]\n\nOne buyer was close to home. SpaceX, another Musk company, spent $131 million buying Cybertrucks at retail price.[^13]",
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