TESLA TO WIND DOWN CYBERTRUCK PRODUCTION IN 2027

Elon Musk announced that Tesla Cybertruck production will wind down at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of 2027. The decision will make room for increased production of the company’s autonomous Cybercab, marking the end of the electric pickup’s turbulent run.

Musk posted the plan to X on November 6, 2026. The angular stainless-steel truck fell far short of Musk’s May 2023 prediction that Tesla could eventually sell 250,000 to 500,000 units annually.

According to Newsweek, Kelley Blue Book estimated Tesla sold just 20,237 Cybertrucks in the United States in 2025. Sales dropped to an estimated 11,586 through September 2026, a 28 percent decline from the same period the previous year.

Since Tesla unveiled the vehicle on November 21, 2019, the truck has faced numerous setbacks. After supply chain delays pushed the first customer deliveries to November 30, 2023, the vehicle underwent 11 recalls, Reuters reported.

The pickup also became a recognizable symbol for public backlash against Musk’s political involvement. Throughout 2025, protesters targeted Tesla showrooms and charging stations with demonstrations and vandalism.

During this period, a Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1, 2025. Investigators found gasoline canisters and large firework mortars in the truck bed, determining the explosion was deliberate. The driver died and seven people sustained minor injuries.

Victor Botnari, a Las Vegas auto repair shop owner and Cybertruck driver, told Newsweek he was shocked by the announcement. He called it the best car he had ever driven but noted he felt scared driving it during the height of the vandalism incidents.

Tesla is now turning its resources toward the Cybercab, a two-passenger ride-hailing vehicle designed without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors. Tesla started offering paid rides using a small fleet in Austin, Texas, in September 2026.

The new robotaxi faces its own regulatory hurdles. Reuters reported that the U.S. auto safety agency is seeking answers about whether Tesla properly self-certified the Cybercab for compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Despite the looming production wind-down, current Cybertruck owners will not be left stranded. Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill confirmed on X that Tesla will maintain spare parts and continue service support.