Tesla's Cybertruck headed for the scrapyard after just three years

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The futuristic electric ute that promised to revolutionise the market is being phased out just three years after launch.

Tesla’s Cybertruck is nearing the end of the road, with Elon Musk announcing production is winding down just three years after the futuristic electric vehicle hit the market.

The hulking stainless steel truck, which was supposed to give petrol and diesel utes a run for their money, failed to live up to the hype and has been plagued by problems since its launch.

The vehicle’s debut was anticlimactic, with its unveiling drawing unflattering comparisons and one observer likening it to “The Homer” - the infamous car from The Simpsons.

The vehicle suffered eight separate recalls for defects during its short production run, and public reaction was decidedly mixed.

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