By The Watt Car Staff – Nov. 12, 2026
Cybertruck production is coming to an end, but is it because of slow sales or because Tesla’s future is in autonomy? Does the wild pickup’s demise also open the door for another Tesla pickup? We discuss the options on this week’s podcast. Also, Hoffman unveils an oddball second-life vehicle, Ford’s Mach-E batteries run strong, Yangwang hits 300, and more.
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SHOW NOTES
Cybertruck production to end in mid-2027 to make room for Cybercab: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-ending-cybertruck-production-next-year/
Ford unveils more pricing info about Fathom: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74335716/2028-ford-fathom-top-trims-priced-under-40k/
The Hoffman Badger gives second life to salvaged Teslas: https://www.thedrive.com/news/startup-gives-new-life-to-old-tesla-parts-by-turning-them-into-vans-and-trucks
2021 Mustang Mach-E batteries holding up well: https://www.fromtheroad.ford.com/us/en/articles/2026/mustang-mach-e-electric-vehicle-battery-health
BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets new “production car” records (with some asterisks): https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/byd-yangwang-u9-xtreme-first-production-car-500-km-h/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezMusic courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
Episode art based on Tesla media image
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