Tesla is 'killing' the Cybertruck just 3 years after deliveries began; here’s why
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that production of the Cybertruck will cease in mid-2027 to prioritize the development of the Cybercab robotaxi. Despite high initial interest, sales figures have consistently fallen short of Musk's ambitious targets, leading to a strategic pivot for the Texas Gigafactory.
Why it matters
This marks a significant strategic shift for Tesla, signaling a move away from niche consumer vehicles toward autonomous transport solutions.
Tesla will stop building the Cybertruck at its Gigafactory in Texas around the middle of 2027, CEO Elon Musk has announced. In a post on X on Friday, Musk said the company would be "winding down production" of the stainless-steel pickup to make room for more Cybercab robotaxis. Musk did not say whether the truck would be built elsewhere. Texas is the only plant that makes it, and its steel body needs specialised tooling, so shifting production would not come cheap. Wes Morrill, the project's lead engineer, hinted at a full stop, writing on X that the Cybertruck "lives on through Cybercab."When a fan called it the best vehicle Tesla has ever made, Musk replied, "True, but the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time."
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