Tesla Is ‘Winding Down’ Production of the Iconic Cybertruck in the Coming Year: Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Cybertruck production will be winding down around mid-2027 at Gigafactory Texas to increase Cybercab production. The Cybertruck, initially projected for 250,000 annual sales, fell short of expectations, with U.S. sales estimated at 20,237 in 2026 and 38,965 in 2024. Tesla is also ending production of the Model S and Model X to focus on Optimus humanoid robots.

• Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.
• The decision is to make room for increased Cybercab production.
• Cybertruck sales did not meet Musk’s projection of 250,000 per year.
• U.S. Cybertruck sales were 20,237 in 2026 and 38,965 in 2024.
• Tesla’s current major push is its fleet of robotaxis, Cybercabs, which lack steering wheels and pedals.
• Tesla is also ending production of the Model S and Model X to make room for Optimus humanoid robots.
• The Cybertruck was first announced in 2019 with a goal to offer a different kind of truck.