Tesla is preparing to end production of its Cybertruck, bringing the electric pickup's run to a close less than four years after it first went on sale.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced Friday, November 6, that the company will wind down Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory in Texas around the middle of 2027.
In a post on X, Musk said the move would make room for increased production of Tesla's Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous vehicle being developed for the company's robotaxi service.
The announcement marks a significant shift for a vehicle that attracted widespread attention when it was first unveiled in 2019.
With its angular stainless-steel exterior and unconventional design, the Cybertruck stood apart from traditional pickup trucks. Tesla initially promoted it as an electric alternative to popular trucks from manufacturers like Ford and Chevrolet.
However, sales fell well short of the company's original projections.
Musk had previously estimated that Tesla could sell approximately 250,000 Cybertrucks annually. According to Car and Driver, Tesla sold 38,965 Cybertrucks in the United States in 2024, followed by 20,237 in 2025, a decline of roughly 48%.
Through the first nine months of 2026, sales totaled 11,586 vehicles.
The Cybertruck also faced challenges involving pricing, recalls and quality-control concerns. When the vehicle was unveiled in 2019, Tesla advertised a starting price of $39,900. Current available versions cost more than $90,000.
Since deliveries began in late 2023, the truck has been subject to multiple recalls, including one involving exterior panels that could detach while driving.
Tesla's decision comes as the company shifts more of its attention toward autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence and robotics. The Cybercab, which is designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals, is a major part of that strategy.
Although Musk did not explicitly rule out moving Cybertruck manufacturing to another facility, Tesla has announced no plans to do so. Its Texas Gigafactory is currently the only facility producing the vehicle.
The Cybertruck's lead engineer, Wes Morrill, also appeared to acknowledge the end of the project, describing the truck as a technology-development platform whose innovations would continue through the Cybercab.
Musk indicated that existing Cybertrucks would remain on the road for years to come.
With production expected to wind down around mid-2027, the Cybertruck appears set to end its manufacturing run approximately three and a half years after the first customer deliveries.
