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What do the Tesla Cybertruck and dumper fires have in common? They’re both boxy-shaped, with angular roofs as they make huge messes. Not to hate on Tesla fanboys, but Elon Musk is actually turning the Tesla Cybetruck into a dumpster fire. 

Elon Musk consistently makes the Cybertruck worse 

You may have noticed that hundreds of Tesla Cybertruck models are piling up in holding lots. That’s because Elon Musk fired too many people, leaving Tesla service centers understaffed. As a result, there’s not enough manpower to deliver Tesla models in a timely matter. 

Now loyal fans who waited for the Cybertruck to arrive after a four-year delay have to wait even longer. Plus, people with the more expensive Foundation model get to skip the line, making delivery times unfair. 

According to Torque News, Elon Musk suddenly cut 15,000 employees in a single day, including the 500-person charging team to cut costs. Tesla is attempting to regain control of its finances after struggling with a $2.4 billion negative cash flow during the first quarter of 2024. 

However, as a result, there are few to no employees to tackle charging problems, maintain charging stations, or build new sites. The Cybertruck has been receiving complaints for having a much lower range than advertised with longer charging times. 

The Tesla Cybertruck off-roading
Tesla Cybertruck | Tesla

Also, the Cybertruck was built with cost-cutting materials like its own alloy steel that’s pressed into shape by machines. Without people to build the truck or to provide quality checks, many of the models have huge gaps in the panels. 

The adhesive must be cheap as well since it’s not actually working. Random Cybertruck parts fall off on highways, making it dangerous to operate. 

But because the service centers are understaffed, the Tesla Cybtertruck and other Tesla models are unable to receive repairs. So, when people get the truck that’s been in their mind for over four years, it could have problems that will take weeks to months to correct. 

Plus, Elon Musk has said that he doesn’t care if the Cybertruck fails and that he will build a normal-looking truck if it does. If he doesn’t care about the product then why should drivers put their faith and safety behind the wheel?

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Allison Barfield

Allison Barfield joined MotorBiscuit in 2020 and covers all things trucks, SUVs, and Jeeps. Having grown up on a farm in Rock Hill, South Carolina, she’s no stranger to the “Best in Class” truck and SUV debates; people in her hometown were always gathering to help work on vehicles together, and deliberation would naturally arise.

Allison graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Media Arts. She has helped bring awareness to issues Women In Trucking face and has promoted Truckers Against Trafficking, an anti-trafficking NGO.

A fan of creatively dark literature, Allison appreciates the works of Shirley Jackson and Emily Dickenson. She lives in a mountainous area of the country and enjoys off-roading and camping. Her dog, Bruce, often joins her in testing trucks and SUVs for our site.