Tesla Puts Affordable $25,000 Model on Hold, Prioritizes Robotaxis Instead
• Tesla reportedly canceled plans for $25,000 Model 2 EV to focus on robotaxis instead • Elon Musk refuted the report on Twitter, calling it a "lie" • Reuters cited Tesla employees as sources saying Model 2 plans scrapped in late February meeting • Engineers already reassigned from Model 2 program, suppliers told to halt activities • Affordable $25,000 EV seen as potentially transformative like Ford Model T, but plans now uncertain