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Tesla Cybertruck Chief Siddhant Awasthi Leaves After Eight Years

The timing underscores execution risk for Tesla, with weak Cybertruck demand following the expiration of a key U.S. EV tax credit.

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A Tesla Cybertruck is driven down Pennsylvania Ave near the White House in Washington, U.S., April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
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Overview

  • Awasthi announced his departure on Nov. 10 in posts on LinkedIn and X, noting a rise from intern to leading the Cybertruck program and taking over the Model 3 program in July.
  • Tesla has not publicly named a successor for the Cybertruck or Model 3 programs, creating an immediate leadership gap.
  • Model Y program manager Emmanuel Lamacchia also said he was leaving the company the same day, adding to 2025 executive turnover.
  • Cybertruck sales have struggled, with about 5,385 U.S. units sold in Q3 per Cox Automotive data, and Tesla has been offering inventory discounts.
  • Multiple recalls have hit the pickup, including a March filing noting 46,096 units produced through early 2024 and a later action affecting more than 63,000 trucks over headlight brightness.