Tesla is cutting staff amid declining sales. Cybertruck deliveries delayed due to technical issues, according to reports.
Tesla is cutting 10% of its workforce after years of declining sales, first reported by Electrek. Vehicle deliveries have been decreasing year over year since 2020, leading to layoffs across the company’s global workforce.
Employees were informed via a company-wide email about the approximately 14,000 jobs being cut. The exact teams affected were not disclosed.
“Over the years, we have grown rapidly with multiple factories scaling worldwide,” wrote Elon Musk in an email, according to Electrek. “With this rapid growth, there has been duplication of roles and job functions in certain areas. As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to scrutinize every aspect of the company to reduce costs and increase productivity.”
“There is nothing I hate more, but it must be done,” he continued. “This will allow us to be agile, innovative, and hungry for the next growth cycle.”
Another report from Electrek detailed that employees working on the Cybertruck production line at Tesla’s Austin factory would have their shifts shortened. While the standard shift was previously 12 hours, it was reduced to 11 hours during the week and 10.5 hours for those working weekends. Most employees work three or four days a week.
According to Engadget, Cybertruck deliveries are delayed. A user on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum reported being told in an email that delays were due to an issue with the accelerator and that all shipments were recalled and are now delayed until April 20th.
