Tesla to End Cybertruck Production by Mid-2027
Elon Musk says the Texas gigafactory will wind down Cybertruck output to make room for increased Cybercab production.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory around mid-2027, Elon Musk announced in a post on X on Friday, November 6, 2026. The move is intended to accommodate increased production of the Cybercab.
Why it matters
The Cybertruck, launched in 2023, has faced multiple recalls, quality-control issues and repeated price revisions. Musk has made the Cybercab central to Tesla's robotaxi ambitions, signaling a shift in the company's product priorities.
The Cybertruck was launched in 2023, and Tesla plans to end production at its Texas gigafactory around mid-2027. Musk has not specified whether production will move elsewhere or stop entirely.
The players
Elon Musk
Elon Musk is the chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, known for his role in advancing electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.
Tesla
Tesla is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company that builds the Cybertruck and is developing the Cybercab for its robotaxi network.
The details
Musk announced the plan in a post on X, saying the wind-down will free up capacity at the Texas plant for the Cybercab, a driverless vehicle Tesla intends to make the main model in its robotaxi network over time. Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Musk announces the Cybertruck wind-down plan on X.
2023: Cybertruck launched.
Around mid-2027: Cybertruck production at the Texas gigafactory is wound down.
Roadmap
The planned Cybertruck wind-down follows Tesla's pattern of reallocating factory capacity to newer models, as it has done with earlier model transitions. It reflects the company's push toward autonomous vehicles as it moves beyond its original product lineup.
Buyers considering a Cybertruck should note that its production at the Texas plant is expected to end around mid-2027, which could affect availability and resale considerations. Musk has not said whether the model will continue to be built elsewhere.
The takeaway
Tesla's decision signals that its autonomous vehicle ambitions are taking precedence over its existing truck lineup. Readers tracking the company's product direction should watch for further details on the Cybercab rollout and any future plans for the Cybertruck.
Further reading
For more on the shift toward battery-powered cars, see Electric Vehicles.
