Tesla's Cybertuck Faces Major Roadblock as 4680 Battery Deal Slashed

Core Insights - Tesla's Cybertruck plans have faced a significant setback due to a drastic reduction in its battery supply deal with L&F Co, from $2.9 billion to just $7,386, marking a nearly 99% decrease [1][2][9] Group 1: Battery Supply Deal - L&F's regulatory filings revealed that the deal for supplying high-nickel cathode materials to Tesla has been drastically cut, which was originally intended to run from January 2024 to December 2025 [2] - The reduction in the deal is attributed to Tesla's decreased need for cathode materials due to slower EV demand and production ramp-up issues with the 4680 battery cells [4][9] Group 2: Cybertruck Production and Sales - Tesla's Cybertruck, which utilizes the 4680 battery cells, has a production capacity of 250,000 units per year but is currently selling at an annual run rate of approximately 20,000 to 25,000 units [5][9] - In response to low demand, Tesla has implemented discount strategies and 0% APR incentive programs to clear inventory, and it discontinued its lowest-priced Cybertruck variant due to insufficient customer interest [5][6] Group 3: Financial Performance - Tesla reported third-quarter 2025 revenues of $28.1 billion, reflecting a 12% year-over-year increase, with vehicle deliveries reaching 497,099, a 7% increase compared to the previous year [7]