Tesla has reportedly instructed Cybertruck production workers at its Gigafactory Texas facility to take an unscheduled three-day break from Tuesday to Thursday this week (December 3-5).
According to a report from Business Insider, employees will continue to receive their regular pay despite being told they “do not need to report to work.”
The timing of the production pause is intriguing, especially as Tesla approaches the end of its fourth quarter.
The company is typically focused on maximizing deliveries during this period to meet annual targets.
Tesla had previously communicated that 2024 would see a “notably lower” growth rate due to its concentration on developing next-generation platforms.
While the reason for the temporary shutdown remains unclear, several possibilities exist. The break could be related to routine maintenance, line upgrades, or potential production challenges.
Tesla has not officially commented on the situation, and CEO Elon Musk has remained silent on social media platform X, where he typically addresses such rumors.
This pause comes after a year of Cybertruck deliveries, leaving observers speculating about whether the break indicates underlying demand issues or is simply a planned operational adjustment.
The lack of immediate explanation from the company has only fueled further speculation about the true motivations behind the temporary production halt.
As Tesla continues to navigate its production strategies, this unexpected break raises questions about the company’s current manufacturing approach and the Cybertruck’s production trajectory.