Tesla to end Cybertruck production at Texas Gigafactory by mid-2027, Musk says

Tesla will stop building the Cybertruck electric pickup at its Texas Gigafactory, with production winding down in the middle of 2027, CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X, according to Engadget. The space is to be used to increase output of the company's upcoming autonomous Cybercab.

Musk did not say whether Cybertruck production would end altogether or move elsewhere, Engadget reported. The outlet said the truck could be near the end of its run unless Tesla shifts manufacturing to another location.

Sales fell short of early projections

The Cybertruck was first unveiled in November 2019. According to Engadget, Tesla never reached the $39,900 price it had promised, and the cheapest version was eventually priced at $59,900.

Engadget reported that the vehicle also faced multiple recalls and quality control complaints. It said Tesla has sold about 71,000 Cybertrucks since deliveries began in late 2023, well below the 250,000 per year the company had originally projected.

Capacity shifts to the Cybercab

Tesla is allocating more capacity to the Cybercab, a robotaxi, meaning a self-driving vehicle designed to carry passengers without a human driver. Engadget said the Cybercab has no steering wheel or pedals.

Engadget noted that the Cybercab's prospects are not assured, citing a current federal investigation into the vehicle and what it described as Tesla's lack of progress toward fully autonomous driving after more than 10 years of effort.