Tesla to Discontinue Cybertruck Production Next Year to Make Room for Robotaxis

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that production of the Cybertruck electric pickup will wind down next year, with the freed-up manufacturing space at the Texas Gigafactory designated for the production of more Cybercabs.

What Happened

Musk announced on X that the Cybertruck will be retired after less than four years on the market, with production winding down starting in the summer of 2027. The Texas factory floor space previously used for the pickup will be repurposed to build more Cybercabs, Tesla’s two-seater robotaxi. In conjunction with this announcement, Tesla has stopped taking orders for the entry-level Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive version, leaving only the Premium and Cyberbeast trims available. Prices for the remaining models have also increased, with the Premium AWD starting at $92,490 (up from $89,990) and the Cyberbeast at $102,490 (up from $99,990).

Why It Matters

The discontinuation reflects a shift in Tesla’s production priorities from a low-volume, high-complexity pickup to the Cybercab, a vehicle central to its autonomy strategy. Sales data from Cox Automotive shows the Cybertruck sold 4,323 units in the third quarter and 11,586 units through September, with industry estimates placing total deliveries at roughly 70,000. These figures are significantly lower than the hundreds of thousands of quarterly sales recorded by the Model 3 and Model Y. The move mirrors Ford’s decision to discontinue the F-150 Lightning due to lackluster sales and rising costs, highlighting the ongoing challenges electric pickups face in gaining mass-market traction compared to sedans and SUVs.

The Bottom Line

Tesla is ending Cybertruck production in mid-2027 to prioritize Cybercab manufacturing, marking a strategic pivot toward its autonomous vehicle fleet following underwhelming sales of its electric pickup.