Tesla to End Cybertruck Production in Mid-2027
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Tesla Cybertruck production ends around mid-2027, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk announced on 5 November 2026. In a post on X, Musk said Tesla will wind down production of the angular electric pickup at Gigafactory Texas in Austin to make room for increased production of the Cybercab, the company's driverless robotaxi. The decision gives a defined end date to one of the most talked-about vehicles of recent years, a truck that arrived in late 2023 after huge pre-launch buzz and now leaves with sales falling, prices rising and a string of recalls behind it.
The announcement sets a clear direction for the Austin plant: rather than keeping the Cybertruck in production alongside the Cybercab, Tesla plans to wind the pickup down so the factory can devote more space and capacity to the robotaxi. The timing, around the middle of 2027, points to a gradual run-down rather than an immediate stop.
For a vehicle that once dominated car news, the decision marks a sharp turn. The Cybertruck arrived in late 2023 carrying enormous expectations. Three years on, the picture looks very different: sales have fallen sharply, only a small share of the people who reserved one went on to buy one, and the truck has been through repeated recalls.
Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk announced on 5 November 2026 that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin around mid-2027.
- The factory space freed up will be used for increased production of the Cybercab, Tesla's driverless robotaxi.
- The Cybertruck attracted nearly 1 million reservations within nine days of preorders opening, but only 2.5% of reservation holders ultimately bought one.
- US sales fell sharply in 2025: 16,097 Cybertrucks were sold in the first nine months, down 38% from 25,974 in the same period of 2024.
- Prices rose through 2026, with the Premium All-Wheel Drive listed at $92,490 on 5 November, up from near $79,990 at the start of the year.
What Musk Announced
Musk shared the decision in a post on X on 5 November 2026. Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas, its Austin plant, around mid-2027. The reason given was straightforward: the company wants the room for increased production of the Cybercab. The announcement described a wind-down rather than an overnight stop, which points to production tapering off over the months leading up to the middle of 2027.
Gigafactory Texas is where the Cybertruck is built, so ending production there ends the truck's manufacturing home.
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Why the Cybercab Gets the Factory Space
The Cybercab is Tesla's driverless robotaxi, a vehicle designed to operate without a human driver. By moving Cybertruck production out, Tesla can give the robotaxi more of the Austin plant's floor space and production capacity. Factory space is finite, and a carmaker cannot simply add a major new model without deciding what gives way. In this case, the Cybertruck is what gives way.
The Cybercab is the product Tesla is building its next phase around, while the Cybertruck has not delivered the sales to justify keeping its place on the line.
From Nearly a Million Reservations to a Small Share of Buyers
Few vehicles in recent years generated as much early excitement as the Cybertruck. When preorders opened, the truck reportedly attracted nearly 1 million reservations within nine days, according to Torque News, cited by USA Today. It was a remarkable show of interest, and it set expectations that the Cybertruck would become a high-volume seller once production began.
The follow-through was far weaker. Only 2.5% of reservation holders ultimately bought one, according to Torque News. In other words, about one in forty of the people who put their name down went on to take delivery. A reservation costs a buyer little, so a large count was never a guarantee of sales. Even so, the gap between nearly a million expressions of interest and the eventual buying rate is striking.
Sales Fell Sharply in 2025
The sales figures for 2025 show how far demand fell. According to a Kelley Blue Book third-quarter report, 16,097 Cybertrucks were sold in the United States in the first nine months of 2025, down 38% from 25,974 in the same period of 2024. That is a drop of 9,877 vehicles year on year, in a period when the truck was no longer new to the market.
The quarterly pattern points the same way. Tesla groups the Cybertruck in its "Other Models" category, which recorded 8,295 deliveries in the third quarter of 2025, down from 12,364 in the second quarter. A fall of that size from one quarter to the next points to weakening demand rather than a one-off dip.
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Recalls and Quality Troubles
Quality troubles have followed the Cybertruck since launch, with multiple recalls and quality issues reported over its production run. The largest came in March 2025, when Tesla recalled more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after a stainless-steel exterior trim panel could detach from the vehicle. A recall of that size drew wide attention.
A further recall followed in May, this time over wheels. Taken together, the recalls added to the questions around the truck's build quality and gave potential buyers another reason to pause.
Prices Rose Through 2026
Prices also moved in the wrong direction for buyers through 2026. On Tesla's US design page on 5 November, the Premium All-Wheel Drive was listed at $92,490 and the Cyberbeast at $102,490. The Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive was listed at $82,490 but greyed out for new orders, meaning buyers could not place a fresh order for that version.
The Premium version started 2026 priced near $79,990, then rose to $84,990 in August before reaching $92,490 by early November. That is a rise of more than $12,000 within a single year on the same version of the truck. As the Cybertruck became more expensive, fewer buyers were willing to pay for it.
A Design That Stayed Largely an American Story
The Cybertruck's shape also limited where it could sell. Its sharp-edged, stainless-steel design set it apart from every other pickup on the road, but Reuters notes that the same design limited its prospects outside the United States, with regulatory approval difficult in parts of Europe. A vehicle that cannot easily be sold in major overseas markets depends almost entirely on demand at home, and when that home demand fell, there was no large export market to fall back on.
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What It Means for Owners and Buyers
For people who already own a Cybertruck, the wind-down raises practical questions. Production ending does not make existing trucks disappear, and owners will still be driving a distinctive vehicle that drew attention wherever it went. What matters now is what happens next for servicing, parts and support after production ends.
For buyers, the picture is simpler: the window to order a new Cybertruck is closing. The Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive was already greyed out for new orders on 5 November, and with production winding down around mid-2027, the remaining versions will not be on sale indefinitely. Anyone considering one will need to decide while ordering is still possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Tesla stop making the Cybertruck?
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas in Austin around mid-2027, Elon Musk announced on 5 November 2026. The wind-down will free up factory space for increased production of the Cybercab.
Why is Tesla ending Cybertruck production?
Musk said the factory space is needed for increased production of the Cybercab, Tesla's driverless robotaxi. The decision follows a sharp fall in Cybertruck sales, repeated recalls and rising prices through 2026.
How many Cybertrucks were sold in 2025?
According to Kelley Blue Book, 16,097 Cybertrucks were sold in the first nine months of 2025, down 38% from 25,974 in the same period of 2024.
How much does a Cybertruck cost now?
On Tesla's US design page on 5 November 2026, the Premium All-Wheel Drive was listed at $92,490 and the Cyberbeast at $102,490. The Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive was listed at $82,490 but greyed out for new orders.
The Cybertruck arrived with nearly a million reservations and leaves with a confirmed end date. Its story is a reminder that early excitement is not the same as lasting demand, and that, in the end, factory space goes to the vehicles buyers actually want.
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