Tesla and CEO Elon Musk have forcibly halted all deliveries of their Cybertruck vehicle, as reports indicate that glued on parts of the electric truck are falling off with ease.
Things haven’t exactly been smooth sailing for Tesla when it comes to the Cybertruck, as it’s been the subject of widespread criticism, countless negative reviews on YouTube, and even hate-filled subreddits.
While some passionate electric vehicle fans swear by their trusty vehicle, especially from an economic point of view as it stands favorably next to similar ICE counterparts, things might just have gone from bad to worse for Musk‘s pride and joy.
Despite being advertised as a bullet proof, indestructible, force of nature, Cybertruck owners have recently noticed that key parts of the vehicle are now simply peeling off due to the fact that they were glued down.
Cybertruck owners have reported glued on parts peeling off from their cars (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
As reported by the Telegraph, trim and panels across the car are “flying off the supposedly ‘bulletproof’ electric truck,” with the cantrail across the edge of the roof proving particularly challenging to keep fixed in place.
Recalls have previously been issued by Tesla for faults related to glued on pieces, including entire panels detaching from the car’s exterior structure, but these recent issues have seemingly made the company reach breaking point.
Indicated by customers on both X and the Cybertruck Owners Club, it appears as if Elon Musk has made it so that new deliveries for the Cybertruck have been put on hold, likely so that they can deal with the issue on a manufacturing side, and Reuters outlines that most existing vehicles have also been recalled by the manufacturer.
While this is a sensible, albeit slightly embarrassing decision to have to make for a car marketed by its robustness, it comes at a poor time for Tesla as the company is haemorrhaging value on the stock market.
It’s stock price has almost halved since the middle of December, and the company as a whole has dropped roughly $633 billion in the same time period. These value downturns are a consequence of the financial whirlwind that has occurred since US President Donald Trump resumed office, but the company’s sales declines and Musk’s own controversial actions have contributed too.
Even a photo op with the president wasn’t enough to save Tesla from further declines (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Even President Trump’s bizarre publicity stunts outside the White House haven’t done enough to reverse Tesla’s downward spiral, and even the president himself was among those critical of EVs in the recent past.
How much of a difference this new issue with the Cybertruck makes on Tesla’s fortunes is still yet to be seen, as some might consider the fact that the vehicle wasn’t exactly popular to begin with.
One popular post on X has called it the “biggest flop in the auto industry since the Pontiak Aztek,” indicating in replies that the Aztek was not only a ‘better vehicle’ but ‘definitely safer’ too.
READ MORE ===>>>Elon Musk has unexpected five word clap-back in response to ‘shocking’ level of Tesla hate and vandalismThe billionaire has suggested there is a wider conspiracy against him
Elon Musk has handed out an unexpected five word clap-back in response to the ‘shocking’ level of hate and vandalism towards Tesla vehicles.
The Tesla boss had something to say about the recent attacks on vehicles and dealerships, which he remarked had reached levels he’d never seen before.
Musk has been at the center of controversy in recent months as he’s become close friends with President Donald Trump.
People have been protesting against Tesla (JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)
Taking on the role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk has been hacking away at federal spending in a bid to eventually save trillions of dollars from the budget.
So far, the billionaire has been scraping back money by canceling contracts and making mass layoffs, which have proven to be controversial.
In protest, members of the public have taken to boycotting Musk’s EV company, with some even vandalising Tesla cars and showrooms.
Now, the tech mogul has spoken out against the acts during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday (March 18).
Musk said: “It’s really come as quite a shock to me that there is this level of, really, hatred and violence from the left.”
He added: “I always thought that the left, you know, Democrats were supposed to be the party of empathy, the party of caring, and yet they’re burning down cars, they’re firebombing dealerships, they’re firing bullets into dealerships, they’re smashing up Teslas.
“Tesla is a peaceful company, we’ve never done anything harmful.”
Elon Musk has suggested there is a wider conspiracy against him (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Musk went on to suggest that there is a wider conspiracy against him, adding: “I mean, who’s funding and who’s coordinating it? Because this is crazy. I’ve never seen anything like this.”
The SpaceX CEO continued: “And they basically want to kill me because I’m stopping their fraud and they want to hurt Tesla because we’re stopping the terrible waste and corruption in the government. I’ve never done anything harmful.”
Anger has grown around Musk’s involvement with the government after he became an unelected advisor to the president in January.
The White House has stated that Musk has no decision-making authority but government officials have been locked out of their offices by DOGE employees.
There has also been confusion over employment status for a lot of workers after multiple mass layoffs were reversed.
Trump has also commented on the vandalism, calling the attacks on Tesla dealerships ‘domestic terrorism’.
He said: “They’re bad guys. They’re the same guys who screw around with our schools and universities. We’re gonna catch you, and you’re gonna go through hell.”
