Tesla Production Shift: Cybertruck Set to End by 2027

Tesla is preparing to stop building the Cybertruck by mid-2027, ending a production run that began just over two years ago. The move redirects the company's manufacturing resources toward the Cybercab, its new autonomous robotaxi.

Elon Musk announced the plan to scale back operations at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. This shift follows a sharp drop in vehicle sales and a strategic pivot toward self-driving technology and robotics.

The Cybertruck debuted in November 2023 after a reveal in 2019. Sales figures show a steep decline in 2025, with approximately 20,237 units sold in the United States. That number represents a 48 percent decrease from the previous year.

Musk had previously projected that Tesla could eventually produce hundreds of thousands of these electric pickups annually. Actual demand fell short of those initial expectations. The vehicle also faced multiple recalls and criticism regarding its design, price, and performance.

The stainless-steel pickup has remained one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road since its launch. Tesla has not fully clarified if production might resume at a different location in the future.

The wind-down signals a major change in corporate strategy. The company is now prioritizing the development of its autonomous driving capabilities over continued production of the current pickup model.