Unplugged Performance Offers to Take Over Cybertruck Production from Tesla
The tuning atelier is prepared to attract investors and partners to continue production of the electric pickup truck following a potential shutdown of Tesla's assembly line.
Unplugged Performance, a company specializing in Tesla vehicle modifications, has proposed that the automaker transfer production of the Cybertruck electric pickup to them. This initiative comes amid reports of a possible discontinuation of the model to free up capacity at Tesla's Texas factory for the production of driverless Cybercabs.
The company stated that it is ready to independently finance the project with the support of a consortium of investors and manufacturing partners. According to Unplugged Performance's plan, the existing Cybertruck platform could be used to produce not only pickup trucks but also seven-seater off-road vehicles and vehicles for the robotaxi network.
Company representatives also reported that former Tesla employees have expressed willingness to join the project. However, implementing the initiative will require time and additional partners.
At the time of publication, Tesla and Elon Musk had not publicly responded to the proposal. Nevertheless, Musk stated that Cybertruck production will continue until the summer of next year to allow the company to fulfill accumulated orders.
