Unplugged Performance Offers to Preserve Cybertruck Production
Unplugged Performance wants to acquire the Cybertruck production line after Tesla dismantles it and resume manufacturing with a consortium of investors. The line is planned to be dismantled around mid-2027.
Unplugged Performance has proposed to Tesla that Cybertruck production be continued after the line is dismantled at the Giga Texas facility. The company stated it is prepared to assemble a consortium of investors and manage production without costs to Tesla.
Elon Musk explained the end of Cybertruck production as necessary to free up space for Cybercab and, later, due to a shortage of specialists. According to him, working on two projects simultaneously spreads engineering resources too thin. Tesla expects the dismantling of the line to begin around mid-2027.
Unplugged Performance is already seeking investors, experienced manufacturing specialists, and partners, as well as selecting a site, preferably near Giga Texas. The company acknowledges it will not be able to restart the line immediately: production will need to be ramped up again, and the availability of battery cells may limit volumes. Peak productivity could be lower than before, and the cost per vehicle may be higher.
The proposed arrangement would allow Tesla to free up space and personnel while retaining licensing fees, FSD subscriptions, and other revenue from each vehicle. Unplugged Performance plans to use the Cybertruck platform for a seven-seat CyberSUV and a cargo CyberCargo, as well as for off-road vehicles in the Robotaxi network.
The company stated it has received support, including from former Tesla engineers. Tesla’s decision on the proposal remains unknown.
