Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production in Texas by mid-2027 to build more Cybercabs
The pickup that Tesla once expected to sell by the hundreds of thousands is being phased out. Musk says the floor space will go to the driverless Cybercab, while sales data point to weak demand.
Key takeaways
- Musk posted on X on November 6, 2026 that Cybertruck production in Texas will wind down around mid-2027.
- Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, down from 38,965 in 2024, per Kelley Blue Book data cited by CBS.
- Tesla shares rose 4.7% on the day of the announcement.
Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory around the middle of 2027, CEO Elon Musk said in a post on X on Friday, November 6. Musk said the change will free capacity for more Cybercab production, CBS News reported. Giga Texas is the only plant building the truck.
Why is the Cybertruck ending?
Sales never came close to early goals. After production began in 2023, Musk predicted 250,000 sales a year. Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, down from 38,965 in 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book figures cited by CBS. Electrek estimated the current pace at about 30,000 trucks a year, roughly 12% of plan, and said the line runs at about a quarter of its installed capacity.
The truck also faced recalls tied to its rearview camera and pedals, CBS noted. Analyst Dan Ives said "the writing was on the wall," according to CBS, pointing to the high price and soft demand. Electrek argued that weak sales, more than a need for factory space, drove the decision, since the Cybercab is built on a separate line.
What about the Cybercab?
The Cybercab is a two-seat vehicle with no steering wheel or pedals. Production started at the Texas plant in April and rides began in Austin in September, according to CBS. Electrek counted 463 Cybercabs registered in Texas as of late October.
What happens next
Musk gave no further detail, and Tesla has not said how long it will sell remaining inventory or how parts and service will work for current owners, Electrek reported. Tesla stock gained 4.7% on Friday. The Cybertruck follows the Model S and Model X, which Tesla stopped building in April.
Sources
- CBS News, “Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production next year,” November 6, 2026
- Electrek, “Tesla to end Cybertruck production as sales stall at ~10% of plan,” November 6, 2026
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Frequently asked
When will Tesla stop making the Cybertruck?
Elon Musk said production at Gigafactory Texas will wind down around mid-2027.
Why is Tesla ending the Cybertruck?
Musk said it frees room for Cybercab production; sales have also run far below the 250,000 a year once predicted.