Credibility came into question as soon as I saw "bsky".
While the Cybertruck isn't going to go into the history books as a success, IF the Bloomberg article really makes such a claim, then they're showing their bias or completely lack of appropriate research.
Short answer:
Based on the most recent, sourced sales data, the Tesla Cybertruck has sold more units than several other electric pickup models, but not more than the Ford F‑150 Lightning. The Cybertruck’s sales place it above GM’s Silverado EV, GMC’s Hummer EV, GMC Sierra EV, and Rivian R1T, but below Ford’s Lightning, which remains the segment leader.
Where Cybertruck ranks in U.S. electric pickup sales (2025 data)
The most complete comparative dataset comes from Cox Automotive, GoodCarBadCar, and EV Stories. Here’s how Cybertruck stacks up:
Models Cybertruck outsold in 2025
Chevrolet Silverado EV — 11,275 units
GMC Hummer EV — 15,788 units (pickup + SUV combined)
GMC Sierra EV — 7,996 units
Rivian R1T — 7,416 units
Cybertruck 2025 U.S. sales: 20,237 units
This puts Cybertruck firmly in second place among electric pickups by volume.
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Leisher wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2026 8:29 pm
IF the Bloomberg article really makes such a claim, then they're showing their bias or completely lack of appropriate research.
Where? How? Your numbers echo theirs? Every number in that bloomberg is accurate, afaik.
Also, the Cybertruck #s are inflated by Elon selling them to other elon companies.
They're arguing it's the biggest flop in automotive history, but it's the #2 selling EV truck currently and seems to have sold over 300K units overall. There are current EV trucks that haven't sold anywhere near those numbers. How is the Cybertruck a bigger flop?
I see them all the time on the road, so someone is buying them. And honestly, considering how brand loyal truck people are and the constant negative attention the Cybertruck gets (both deserved and undeserved), I'd argue their sales number are nothing to sneeze at.
And don't get me wrong, I think it's a hideous vehicle that grossly underperforms in most areas.
I just think this is nothing more than Elon hate. If Elon was still worshiped by the left, the article would claim the Cybertruck is the most underrated vehicle in automotive history OR that guy would be posting about how Bloomberg is a right wing outlet.
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Where Cybertruck ranks in U.S. electric pickup sales (2025 data)
Where Cybertruck ranks in U.S. electric pickup sales (2025 data)