Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to wind down production of the company’s controversial Cybertruck around the middle of 2027, following years of disappointing sales.
Musk disclosed the decision in a post on his social media platform, X, explaining that the move would allow the company to increase production of its new Cybercab robotaxi at its Texas factory.
The Cybertruck, unveiled in 2019 and launched commercially in 2023, attracted widespread attention for its unusual angular design and stainless-steel exterior but struggled to achieve the sales figures Musk had initially projected.
Tesla sold about 38,965 units in 2024, but deliveries dropped to 20,237 in 2025, falling significantly short of Musk’s original target of 250,000 vehicles annually.
Musk described the Cybertruck as the best vehicle Tesla has ever made, but acknowledged the production wind-down as the “end of an era”.
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The decision does not necessarily mean the vehicle will disappear entirely, as Musk has not confirmed whether production could continue at another facility. Tesla’s Texas factory is currently its only known Cybertruck production site.
The move reflects the company’s growing focus on autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence, with the Cybercab expected to play a major role in its future robotaxi business.
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