Tesla to End Cybertruck Production at Texas Gigafactory to Make Room for Cybercab

Elon Musk, chief executive of electric carmaker Tesla, has confirmed on the social network X that the company will stop building the Cybertruck electric pickup at its Gigafactory in Texas, United States. Production will be wound down by the middle of 2027 to free up space for greater output of Tesla's upcoming autonomous Cybercab.

Musk did not say whether Cybertruck production will end altogether or be moved elsewhere. If manufacturing is not relocated, the stainless-steel pickup could be approaching the end of its short run.

Promises versus reality

The Cybertruck was first unveiled in November 2019 and drew wide attention for its unusual design. However, the promised price of $39,900 was never reached; the cheapest version ended up costing $59,900. The model has faced multiple recalls and quality-control complaints, and its design has drawn broad criticism, although some buyers like it.

Since deliveries began in late 2023, Tesla has sold about 71,000 Cybertrucks. The company's original projection was 250,000 a year.

The future of Cybercab

In place of the Cybertruck, Tesla is allocating more capacity to the Cybercab, an autonomous robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals. The success of that vehicle is not guaranteed either: a federal investigation into it is currently under way, and Tesla still has not achieved fully autonomous driving after more than 10 years of effort.