Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production Around Mid-2027

Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck at its Gigafactory in Texas around mid-2027, CEO Elon Musk said in a statement posted on X, according to Global News.

Production Plans

Musk said production would wind down around mid-2027 to make room for increased Cybercab production. The Cybercab has no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors and is one of Musk’s bets in a push to merge Tesla automotives into an AI and robotics company. Musk did not say whether the production of Cybertrucks would halt completely or would be transferred to a new factory. Currently, the gigafactory in Texas is the only place these models are produced.

Sales Performance

Tesla does not directly report on sales of its cybertrucks, instead including them in its “other models” category. According to data from Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, Tesla sold 11,586 cybertrucks by the end of Q3 in 2026, a decrease of 28 per cent from the same time period last year.

When Tesla started production of its cybertrucks in 2023, Musk predicted annual sales of 250,000 units. Automotive sales figures from Good Car Bad Car predict there are less than 65,000 cybertrucks on the road in the U.S.

The Globe and Mail reported that Tesla sold just 20,237 Cybertrucks in the United States in 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book, a 48% drop from 2024. The vehicle’s unconventional styling, high price, and repeated recalls haven’t helped its appeal. And the Cybertruck’s struggles have continued into 2026, with sales through September falling another 28% from the comparable period last year.

Cybercab Focus

The Cybercab is a bet on a robotaxi business rather than a new vehicle in an established market, and it still needs customers, regulatory approval, and proven economics. Tesla has already begun deploying them in Austin and plans to expand operations in Dallas this month. Turning it into a meaningful commercial business will require additional vehicles, regulatory approvals, and evidence that the technology can operate safely at scale.

Why it matters

The wind-down signals a shift in Tesla’s manufacturing priorities from the Cybertruck pickup to the Cybercab autonomous vehicle, reflecting the Cybertruck’s sales falling well short of Musk’s early projections and Tesla’s broader push toward autonomy and robotics.

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Sources

• globalnews.ca: Tesla is going to stop making Cybertrucks, Musk says - National | Globalnews.ca
• theglobeandmail.com: Cybertruck's Days Are Numbered. Here's What Tesla Has Planned. - The Globe and Mail
• bbc.com: Is it the end of the road for Tesla's Cybertruck?

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