Tesla is to wind down production of its Cybertruck at its Texas factory by mid-2027, Elon Musk has said, as the electric vehicle maker prepares to increase production of its self-driving Cybercab.
Mr Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, announced the decision on X, saying the move would “make room for increased Cybercab production”. It is unclear whether production of the stainless-steel pickup will continue at another factory.
The Cybertruck was unveiled in 2019, with Tesla promoting its angular design and describing it as a “rolling fortress”. The company said it could tow 14,000lb and withstand blows from sledgehammers and even firearms.
However, the vehicle has faced quality problems and numerous recalls since commercial production began in 2023. Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, down from 38,965 the previous year, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Dan Ives, senior managing director of Yorkville Ives & Co, said “the writing was on the wall” for the Cybertruck because of its high price and weak demand.
Mr Musk had predicted annual sales of 250,000 vehicles. The Cybertruck initially went on sale for $60,990.
Tesla shifts focus to Cybercab production
Tesla’s Texas gigafactory is currently the only plant known to manufacture the pickup, making a continuation of production elsewhere appear unlikely.
The Cybertruck also became a flashpoint over Mr Musk’s role in the Trump administration, where he headed the Department of Government Efficiency. Some people vandalised Cybertrucks at Tesla dealerships as a form of protest.
“Musk is focused on robotics and the robotaxi era, which frees up production with the Cybertruck ramp now winding down,” Mr Ives said.
Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, a two-seat vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, in 2024. Production began at the company’s Texas plant in April, while a service started in Austin in September.
