Musk's statements on the Cybercab
According to a report by IT之家, Tesla intends to update the Cybercab with a series of measures aimed primarily at energy efficiency. CEO Elon Musk wrote on X that the company will work to make the vehicle run on a 40 kWh battery pack, compared with the 48 kWh packs in the units currently used in the Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. Musk also announced the introduction of a liquid silver color, citing the need to expand a color range deemed too limited.
These statements are announcements, not definitive technical specifications: the source material does not indicate a timeline for adoption, nor does it confirm that the 40 kWh battery is already in production. The comparison between the two capacities, however, clarifies the direction of the project: achieving the same operational performance with fewer cells.
The industrial decision: making space for the Cybercab
The picture emerges from a decision announced at the beginning of the week: Tesla announced the cancellation of the Cybertruck production line at the Texas Gigafactory, allocating the freed-up capacity to a higher volume of Cybercabs. In the source's account, the company believes that a more efficient Cybercab can sustain profitability and margins, strengthening commercially the case for discontinuing the electric pickup.
Musk defended the decision with a resource-allocation argument: maintaining the complex Cybertruck line and supply chain, together with dedicated technical staff, would have prevented the redeployment of people, space, and machinery to expand Cybercab production. In his words, the robotaxi is set to radically change road transport.
Reactions and open questions
The choice sparked controversy among fans of the brand, with Cybertruck supporters expressing dissatisfaction. The source reports the dissent without quantifying it and without citing positions from other parties. The actual impact on already-ordered Cybertruck volumes and on the supply chains involved therefore remains to be verified.
Finally, the source material frames the strategy within a broader transition: Tesla says it is prioritizing autonomous driving over the traditional automotive market. On this point, the source offers no data on timelines, service coverage, or economic results—elements that remain to be established before assessing the consequences.
