Siddhant Awasthi, leader of the Cybertruck project at Tesla, has announced his resignation after more than 8 years with the company, marking another important leadership change. His departure occurs at a pivotal moment as Tesla steers its most famous car, the Cybertruck, through production obstacles and market adjustment.
Starting as an intern with Tesla, Siddhant Awasthi rose to run both the Model 3 and the Cybertruck manufacturing lines. From a rising disruptor to one of the most scrutinized automakers in the world, his career path at the firm reflected Tesla’s own quick development. Awasthi noted in his LinkedIn farewell that leaving Tesla was among the most difficult choices he had ever made, while also thanking CEO Elon Musk and the teams he led during his tenure.
His leaving comes just months after the highly publicized Cybertruck debuted with little to varied reception. Long presented as a representation of Tesla’s daring design and manufacturing aim, the stainless-steel electric pickup has had problems with scaling, sporadic recalls, and volatile consumer demand. Although the model received considerable pre-launch attention, experts believe its unusual design and high price may have limited its general appeal.
Internally, Awasthi was seen as one of the major drivers behind Tesla’s new production techniques, hence simplifying the intricate build procedure of the Cybertruck. His leadership during the truck’s ramp-up phase was seen as crucial in steering past the initial problems. Tesla now has the challenge of keeping momentum amid wider corporate changes and growing rivalry from competing EV producers following his departure. Also, for EV in China, Tesla Shanghai has started a ramped-up production schedule at its Gigafactory, entering the fourth quarter of 2025.
Experts in the industry believe Awasthi’s resignation highlights the growing pressure on Tesla’s leadership bench, which has recently seen several senior executives depart. Although no successor has yet been officially announced, the company is said to reorganize its engineering leadership to steady current projects. For Tesla, the timing highlights a critical moment, one in which its next wave of innovation must continue without one of the major actors.
