Tesla to Halt Cybertruck Production at Texas Plant by Mid-2027

Tesla will stop building the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory around mid-2027, a move that ends production of a vehicle that failed to capture the mass market. Chief Executive Elon Musk announced the decision on his social media platform X on Friday, stating that the capacity will shift to the Cybercab robotaxi.

Sales data from Kelley Blue Book shows the model sold 20,237 units in the United States last year, a 48% drop from the 38,965 units sold in 2024. These figures stand in sharp contrast to Musk's 2023 prediction of 250,000 annual sales when deliveries began. The Austin facility is currently the only Tesla site equipped to manufacture the pickup's specialized components.

Musk described the Cybertruck as the best vehicle Tesla has ever made and called the production stop the end of an era. The announcement followed a difficult week for Musk, who spent nearly $500 million backing Republican candidates in the recent midterm elections. Most of those candidates lost, and his companies lost more than $180 billion in market value over the period.

SpaceX, a major customer for the truck, purchased Cybertrucks valued at $131 million at list price in 2025 according to its IPO filing. Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer noted that the model will be a small part of Tesla's financials, but said the sales statistics speak for themselves. He added that it does not make sense to continue production when targets are not met.

The vehicle faced design criticism since its 2019 reveal, including damage to its windows from thrown metal balls. Regulatory hurdles prevented its sale in Europe due to pedestrian impact rules. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued 11 recalls for the model since it went on sale.

Analyst Felipe Munoz said electric pickups from all manufacturers struggled to find buyers in the US. Tesla is shifting focus to autonomy and robotics, a transition that comes as Chinese competitors gain market share. The Cybercab, a two-seater without a steering wheel or pedals, is now central to this strategy. About 570 of the more than 1,200 Tesla robotaxis operating in Texas are Cybercabs, according to state records.

Lead engineer Wes Morrill wrote on X that the Cybertruck served as an incredible technology development platform and lives on through the Cybercab. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an audit in September to review Tesla's self-certification of the Cybercab's safety compliance.