KATHMANDU: Tesla will end Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027 to make room for increased production of its fully autonomous Cybercab, CEO Elon Musk has confirmed.
Musk announced the decision through a post on X, saying the company would gradually wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas to expand Cybercab manufacturing.
The Cybercab is Tesla’s two-seat autonomous taxi, featuring scissor-style doors and no steering wheel. First unveiled in 2024, the vehicle entered limited paid public service in Austin, Texas, in September 2026.
The decision signals Tesla’s growing focus on autonomous mobility and robotics. The company has already discontinued the Model S and Model X, while its previously rumored affordable electric car has yet to materialize.
The Cybertruck is currently manufactured only at Gigafactory Texas. Although Musk has not confirmed whether production will end completely or move to another facility, comments from the project’s former lead engineer suggest the model’s production run is nearing its end.
Tesla initially expected to sell around 250,000 Cybertrucks annually, with the potential to reach 500,000 units. However, actual sales have remained far below those targets.
According to Cox Automotive estimates, Tesla sold 11,586 Cybertrucks in the US during the first nine months of 2026, down 28% compared with the same period in 2025. Sales in 2025 had already declined 48.1% from the previous year.
Total Cybertruck sales are estimated at around 71,000 units since deliveries began in December 2023.
The pickup also faced criticism over its pricing. Tesla initially promised a starting price of USD 39,900, but the first all-wheel-drive versions launched at USD 62,380, including destination charges. The range-topping tri-motor Cyberbeast, producing 845 hp, was priced at USD 101,290.
Tesla later introduced a single-motor version for USD 71,985 in April 2025, but weak demand led the company to discontinue it within months.
The Cybertruck also faced several quality-related issues, resulting in multiple recalls. These included problems with exterior trim coming loose, accelerator pedals getting stuck and windshield wiper failures.
Despite the planned production shutdown, Tesla has assured owners that spare parts will remain available and service support will continue. Former Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill confirmed the company’s commitment to supporting existing owners.
