Tesla to Halt Cybertruck Production in Mid-2027 for Cybercab
CEO Elon Musk confirmed the shutdown at Gigafactory Texas to prioritize robotaxi manufacturing.
Tesla is preparing to end production of the Cybertruck, with CEO Elon Musk announcing that manufacturing will wind down at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year. The decision clears factory floor space for increased production of the company’s Cybercab robotaxi.
What Happened
Musk confirmed the production halt in a post on X, stating, “Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production.” The move follows a period of low sales volume; CleanTechnica calculated earlier this year that the Cybertruck achieved approximately 17,012 deliveries in 2025. This figure stands in stark contrast to the initial sales goal of up to 250,000 units per year that Musk had pitched as recently as one year prior.
Why It Matters
The discontinuation of the Cybertruck leaves a void in the electric pickup market that competitors are poised to fill. Ford’s forthcoming Fathom, along with offerings from Rivian and Slate Auto, are expected to capture the demand previously targeted by Tesla. Industry observers have highlighted the financial underperformance of the project, with one user citing an installed tooling capacity for 125,000 units annually, roughly 70,000 units sold over three years, and an estimated net project loss of $1.9 billion after accounting for R&D spending and gross profits. Meanwhile, the replacement product, the Cybercab, faces its own regulatory hurdles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an Audit Query to investigate Tesla’s self-certification that the Cybercab meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Tesla’s public response to NHTSA inquiries was limited, with the company stating that the entirety of the submitted file is confidential business information.
The Bottom Line
Tesla is exiting the electric pickup segment in 2027 to focus on its robotaxi strategy, despite ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the Cybercab and competitive pressure from other automakers in the truck space.
