# Tesla to End Cybertruck Production in Mid-2027 to Make Room for Cybercab

- URL: https://usa-24.com/tesla-cybertruck-production-end/
- Publisher: USA 24
- Section: Innovations
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:01:39.649Z
- Updated: 2026-11-07T11:01:39.653Z
- Topics: Tesla, Cybertruck, Cybercab, Electric Vehicles, Robotaxis, Gigafactory Texas

> Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to free capacity for the Cybercab robotaxi. Tesla has not named a replacement plant.

## Key takeaways

- Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercab output.
- US Cybertruck sales fell 48% to 20,237 in 2025 from 38,965 in 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book data cited by Reuters.
- Tesla has not said whether Cybertruck production will move to another plant or end entirely.
- Tesla lists installed capacity above 125,000 Cybertrucks, far more than the roughly 20,000 US sales recorded in 2025.
- About 570 of the more than 1,200 Tesla robotaxis in Texas are Cybercabs, and NHTSA is still asking Tesla whether the Cybercab was properly self-certified.

Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around mid-2027, freeing capacity for the Cybercab robotaxi. It is the biggest product-line change at Tesla since the Cybertruck arrived, and it ties the stainless steel pickup's future to the company's bet on autonomous vehicles.

Musk made the announcement in a post on X. [Reuters](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/tesla-to-wind-down-cybertruck-production-at-texas-gigafactory-next-year-musk-says-5006624) and [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/06/business/tesla-winding-down-production-of-cybertruck) reported it as Friday, November 6, while [Fox Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-texas-factory-next-year-make-room-cybercab) said he posted late Thursday. The timing gap is minor. The core facts match: the Cybertruck is leaving production, and Tesla has not said what happens next.

## What Musk said about ending Cybertruck production

Musk tied the decision directly to his robotaxi plans. In the X post, he said the change would "make room for increased Cybercab production," according to Fox Business.

In a reply to a user on X, Musk called the Cybertruck the "best vehicle Tesla has ever made" and described the wind-down as the "end of an era." [Reuters, via Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-094210977.html) carried those comments.

Musk did not clarify whether production would move to another plant or end entirely. Tesla had not responded to a Reuters request for comment in the first report. That leaves the most important question open for a model Tesla has sold since late 2023.

Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill also posted a message suggesting the vehicle has reached its end. In his words, the truck "lives on through Cybercab," CNN reported. The reporting does not describe how much of the Cybertruck production line or workforce would carry over to the robotaxi.

## Which factory builds the Cybertruck

Gigafactory Texas, near Austin, is the only facility that builds the Cybertruck, according to CNN. That makes this a single-plant story. Any change in output at the Texas site will show up directly in Cybertruck supply, and the plant's future now depends on how fast Tesla ramps Cybercab production.

Tesla lists installed capacity of more than 125,000 units for the Cybertruck, according to [CBT News](https://www.cbtnews.com/cybertruck-production-ends-2027/). Sales have been a fraction of that figure. The gap between listed capacity and buyer demand is the core reason the wind-down looks less like a surprise than a correction.

## How Cybertruck sales reached this point

The Cybertruck has never met the forecasts Musk made for it. Before launch, he predicted 250,000 units a year. At a 2023 shareholder meeting, he guessed 500,000 a year, CNN reported. Bloomberg has likened the truck to Ford's Edsel, noting that it never topped 40,000 sales in a single year against that 250,000 target.

Kelley Blue Book data cited by Reuters shows US sales of 20,237 in 2025, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024. Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book estimates, cited by Forbes, put January-to-September 2026 sales at 11,586, down 28% from a year earlier, as [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/articles/tesla-cybertruck-faces-uncertain-future-080103557.html) reported. Tesla does not break out Cybertruck sales in its own reporting, so third-party estimates are the main window into the truck's performance.

Price also worked against the model. [CarScoops](https://www.carscoops.com/2308891/tesla-to-end-cybertruck-production-2027/) reported that the Cybertruck was priced about 50% above the $39,900 base price Musk had initially promised for a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version.

Those numbers explain the decision as much as the robotaxi does. A model selling about 20,000 units a year has a hard time competing for floor space against a program Musk has made central to Tesla's plans.

## Why Cybercab needs the Texas factory

Cybercab is a two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, according to CBT News. Pilot production began in February 2026, and formal production started in April 2026, per [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Cybercab). Tesla has targeted operating costs below $0.30 per mile for the vehicle, the same source notes.

About 570 of the more than 1,200 Tesla robotaxis in Texas are Cybercabs, according to Texas DMV data cited by ABC News and reported by [World Today News](https://www.world-today-news.com/elon-musk-to-axe-tesla-cybertruck-production-by-2027-to-focus-on-robotaxis/). The vehicle already carries a large share of Tesla's Texas service. Fox Business reported that Tesla plans to launch Cybercab service in Dallas this month.

Regulators are still involved. Reuters reports that Tesla has yet to answer NHTSA questions about whether it properly self-certified the Cybercab against federal motor vehicle safety standards. Those questions are harder to settle for a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, and any answer could shape how quickly Tesla can expand the fleet.

Analysts say Tesla is shifting focus to robotics and autonomy as Chinese EV makers gain share, and that the shift comes at the expense of the EV business. Rivals are moving on the battery side as well. CATL has moved its solid-state EV battery into 20 Ah cell trials, as [USA 24 reported](https://usa-24.com/catl-solid-state-battery-20-ah-cells/). Tesla's robotics push also runs into established humanoid programs, including GXO's expansion of its Digit deal with [Agility Robotics](https://usa-24.com/agility-robotics-digit-humanoid-gxo-expansion/) to two more US sites.

## What it means for owners, buyers and Texas workers

Cybertruck owners keep a working truck for now. Production continues until around mid-2027, and Musk said the fleet "will be around for a long time," according to CarScoops.

Resale values and parts availability are the open questions for owners. The reporting does not say how the end of production will affect either one. The Star-Advertiser, citing NHTSA, counts 11 Cybertruck recalls since late 2023, so owners should expect more notices over the truck's remaining years of production and service.

Texas workers face the most direct effect. Gigafactory Texas is the truck's only home, so the jobs tied to Cybertruck output depend on how the Cybercab ramp unfolds there. The reporting does not say how many jobs are tied to the Cybertruck line.

Investors face a different question. The decision signals that Tesla is putting more weight on robotics and autonomy. Whether that bet pays off will depend on Cybercab volume and regulatory approval far more than on the Cybertruck.

## What to do if you want a Cybertruck or own one

- If you want a new Cybertruck, check dealer inventory and the Tesla order page now, since production is set to end around mid-2027.
- Watch for any price change or delivery delay. There is no evidence of either yet.
- Owners should check NHTSA's recall database at nhtsa.gov and install software updates as soon as they arrive.
- Keep service records and documentation organized, since resale buyers will ask for them.

## What to watch before mid-2027

Four signals will show how this plays out. First, whether Tesla names a second plant for Cybertruck production or confirms the model will end. Second, whether it answers Reuters' request for comment and sets out plans for the model after 2027.

Third, how NHTSA resolves its questions about the Cybercab's self-certification. Fourth, whether monthly Cybertruck sales estimates keep falling after the announcement.

The Dallas Cybercab launch that Fox Business reported will be an early test of how quickly the robotaxi moves from plan to paid service. If Musk's timeline holds, the Cybertruck will have a short final production run and Gigafactory Texas will shift toward robotaxis. If it slips, the truck may become the first casualty of a bet that has not yet been proven.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tesla discontinuing the Cybertruck?

Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027. Tesla has not said whether production will move to another plant or end entirely, and Reuters reported that Musk did not clarify. Buyers who want one should check dealer inventory now.

### Why is Tesla ending Cybertruck production?

Musk tied the change to making room for increased Cybercab production. US Cybertruck sales fell 48% to 20,237 in 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book data cited by Reuters. Sales have also trailed Musk's early forecasts by a wide margin.

### Which factory builds the Cybertruck?

Gigafactory Texas, near Austin, is the only facility that builds the Cybertruck, according to CNN. Any change in its output will directly affect Cybertruck supply until production ends.

### Will Cybertruck owners lose service or resale value?

The reporting does not say how the end of production will affect resale values or service. Musk said the fleet will be around for a long time. The Star-Advertiser, citing NHTSA, counts 11 Cybertruck recalls since late 2023, so owners should watch for recall notices.

## Sources

1. [Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production after years of poor sales in few markets (Reuters)](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/tesla-to-wind-down-cybertruck-production-at-texas-gigafactory-next-year-musk-says-5006624)
2. [Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production after years of poor sales in few markets (Reuters, via Yahoo Finance)](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-094210977.html)
3. [Tesla set to wind down production of Cybertruck (CNN)](https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/06/business/tesla-winding-down-production-of-cybertruck)
4. [Tesla Cybertruck production to end at Gigafactory Texas for Cybercab (Fox Business)](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/tesla-wind-down-cybertruck-production-texas-factory-next-year-make-room-cybercab)
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7. [Tesla's Cybertruck Has Only Months To Live (CarScoops)](https://www.carscoops.com/2308891/tesla-to-end-cybertruck-production-2027/)
8. [Tesla Cybercab (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Cybercab)
9. [Elon Musk to Axe Tesla Cybertruck Production by 2027 to Focus on Robotaxis (World Today News, citing ABC News and Kelley Blue Book)](https://www.world-today-news.com/elon-musk-to-axe-tesla-cybertruck-production-by-2027-to-focus-on-robotaxis/)
10. [Tesla to end Cybertruck production in mid-2027 (CBT News)](https://www.cbtnews.com/cybertruck-production-ends-2027/)