Cybertruck: Production to Halt by Mid-2027
Elon Musk confirmed the electric pickup will stop rolling off the line in Texas to make room for the robotaxi Cybercab.
By Jason Kovalenko ·
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the company will stop building the Cybertruck at its Gigafactory in Texas. He posted on X that manufacturing will wind down by approximately mid-2027. The move aims to clear space for the Cybercab, a vehicle designed for the robotaxi market.
The Cybertruck has struggled to meet sales targets since it hit the market. Musk predicted annual sales of 250,000 units when the truck became available to buyers at the end of 2023. In 2024, Tesla sold 38,965 units. Sales fell by nearly half in 2025, reaching 20,237 vehicles. Musk did not say if production would move to another site or end completely. Texas is currently the only known production location for the model.
The vehicle has drawn public debate since its 2019 reveal. Its angular stainless steel body divided opinion among consumers. The launch event featured a window strength demonstration where metal balls cracked two glass panels. The moment became a defining part of the truck’s early history.
Over time, the Cybertruck became a symbol of Musk’s political role. As he led the Department of Government Efficiency panel under President Donald Trump, the truck often represented his public image. Musk spent nearly half a billion dollars supporting Republican candidates in the recent US midterm election. More than $200 million went to the Senate campaign of Texas Republican Ken Paxton. Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate in those elections. That shift could lead to new investigations into Musk’s dealings with the federal government.
Musk described the Cybertruck as the best vehicle Tesla has ever made. He called the end of production the end of an era. SpaceX, another of his companies, is also headquartered in Texas. The Cybercab is the next strategic focus for the automaker.
The decision follows a year of declining sales and a shift in the political landscape. The Gigafactory Texas will repurpose its lines for the new robotaxi model. No other production changes were announced on Friday.
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