Tesla to End Cybertruck Production by Mid-2027 to Prioritize Cybercab Robotaxi

Elon Musk announced on X early Friday that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory by the middle of 2027, freeing up the facility to ramp manufacturing of the Cybercab, Tesla's two-seat autonomous ride-share vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. The decision marks a dramatic reversal for a vehicle Musk once hailed as the future of the pickup truck segment.

The Cybertruck had a troubled commercial run from the start. After commercial production began in 2023, Musk projected annual sales of 250,000 units, but actual sales fell well short of even the line's initial capacity of 125,000 vehicles per year, with fewer than 30,000 sold in 2025 according to WardsAuto data. The truck accumulated 11 recalls, faced cracked window complaints and long delivery delays, and its angular stainless-steel design limited it largely to markets with more permissive regulatory standards. Analysts noted the production line was likely a drag on Tesla's automotive profit margins.

With the Cybertruck shut down, Tesla is pivoting firmly toward autonomous vehicles and robotics. The Cybercab, unveiled in 2024, is designed as the centerpiece of Tesla's robotaxi ride-hailing ambitions. Dan Ives of Wedbush captured the strategic logic: "Musk is focused on robotics and the robotaxi era, which frees up production with the Cybertruck ramp now winding down." It remains unclear whether Cybertruck production could continue at any other Tesla facility, though that appears unlikely.