Elon Musk revealed that the Cybertruck was never a sure bet. In a candid podcast interview, the Tesla CEO admitted he wasn’t sure if anyone would buy the stainless-steel electric truck and even prepared a backup plan to abandon the radical design entirely.<br /><br />The Cybertruck was designed to intimidate, not blend in. Inspired by sci-fi films and built to stand apart from traditional pickup trucks, it became one of the most talked-about vehicles of the decade. But after strong early demand, sales dropped sharply in 2025, raising questions about how far bold design can go before mass buyers push back.<br /><br />This video breaks down Musk’s original gamble, the hidden Plan B, and what the Cybertruck’s trajectory says about innovation, risk, and consumer behavior in the EV market.<br /><br />Source: https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/26/01/50107086/elon-musk-wasnt-sure-if-nobody-would-buy-it-but-had-a-backup-plan-to-ditch-cybertruck-design-and-build-one-that-looks-like-the-others
