Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around the middle of next year. The truck never came close to the 250,000 sales a year he once promised.
Tesla Cybertruck Wind Down: Key Facts
- The news: Musk said on X on Friday, November 6, 2026, that Tesla will be winding down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year.
- The reason given: to make room for increased production of the Cybercab, Tesla’s two-seat robotaxi.
- The sales gap: industry estimates put US Cybertruck sales at 20,237 in 2025, down 48%, against Musk’s early forecast of 250,000 a year.
- What is unclear: whether the truck will be built anywhere else or ends for good.
- For owners: Musk says the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.
- Stock: Tesla shares rose about 2% in premarket trading after falling nearly 11% on Thursday in a wider tech selloff.
Tesla Cybertruck Wind Down: What Musk Said
The Announcement
The Tesla Cybertruck wind down came in a short post. Musk wrote that Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production. The Cybertruck is built only at that Austin plant, alongside the Model Y and the Cybercab.
He also called the truck the best vehicle Tesla has ever made when a user on X called the news the end of an era. His reply to that user: the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.
What Tesla Did Not Say
Musk gave no hard stop date, no production volumes and no word on existing orders. He did not say whether the Cybertruck would move to another factory, although Austin is the only known Tesla plant equipped to build its specialised parts. Wes Morrill, who led engineering on the truck, said it was an incredible technology platform that lives on through the Cybercab. For background on the truck, see this Cybertruck reference page.
Why Tesla Is Ending Cybertruck Production
Sales Far Below Plan
Musk once talked about 250,000 Cybertrucks a year, and Tesla built a line with installed capacity above 125,000. Reality was a fraction of that. Industry estimates put US sales at 38,965 in 2024 and 20,237 in 2025, a drop of 48%. In the first nine months of 2026 they fell another 28%, to 11,586.
Tesla does not report Cybertruck deliveries separately. Its catch-all category for other models delivered 8,295 vehicles in the third quarter, down 48% from a year earlier and under 2% of the company’s 486,532 total. One analyst estimate puts the truck at 7,000 to 8,000 of those, roughly a 30,000-a-year pace.
A Rocky History
When Musk unveiled the truck in 2019 he promised a starting price of $39,900. Deliveries began in November 2023, and by then the cheapest version had risen to $60,990. The truck has faced repeated recalls, including a March 2025 recall covering nearly every truck built up to that point because a steel panel could come unglued. Regulators also stepped in after reports that its electric doors might not open in emergencies. Analysts have compared the Cybertruck with the Ford Edsel.
Is Floor Space the Real Reason?
Some critics doubt Musk’s explanation. Giga Texas has more than 10 million square feet of factory space, and the Cybertruck line was reportedly running at about a quarter of its installed capacity. The Cybercab has its own separate line, and only 463 had been registered in Texas by late October. Their argument is that Tesla does not need the Cybertruck’s room, so the stated reason may be a tidy way to close a product that was not selling.
What Is the Cybercab?
The Cybercab is Tesla’s two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals. Tesla unveiled it in October 2024, began production at Giga Texas in 2026 and held a launch event in Austin on September 3. Paid rides on the Austin robotaxi service began the next day, with Dallas also named as a service area. At the October earnings call, vehicle engineering chief Lars Moravy said output was going to Tesla’s own robotaxi fleet. You can read more in this Cybercab reference page.
Tesla has said it is also looking at selling the car to outside fleet operators. For more on Tesla’s other big bets, see our coverage of Tesla’s Roadster and flying car.
What the Wind Down Means for Cybertruck Owners and Buyers
If You Own a Cybertruck
Nothing in the announcement suggests owners lose service or support. Musk said the fleet will be around for a long time, but Tesla has not detailed parts supply or warranty plans after production ends. Owners can check for open recalls on their vehicle with the NHTSA recall lookup.
If You Were Thinking of Buying One
Going by Musk’s wording, the production window runs through roughly the first half of 2027. Tesla has not said what happens to existing orders or to special versions of the truck. Anyone planning a purchase should confirm the delivery timeline with Tesla in writing.
Tesla Stock and Investor Reaction
Tesla shares fell 10.77% on Thursday to $343.69 in a broad technology selloff, then rose about 2% in premarket trading on Friday. Investors seem to treat the Cybertruck as a small part of the story. With the truck under 2% of deliveries, handing its production space to the Cybercab costs Tesla little. The real question for the stock is whether the Cybercab and robotaxi business can grow into what Musk says it will be.
What to Watch Next
Watch whether Tesla confirms that production ends completely or moves elsewhere. Watch the fourth-quarter delivery report for any clearer view of Cybertruck volumes. Watch how fast Cybercab output rises, and whether Tesla can deploy the cars as quickly as it builds them. And watch for regulators’ view of a vehicle without a steering wheel.
Analysis
The Cybertruck was meant to be Tesla’s next volume vehicle. It became a niche product with a loud following and a long list of problems. Calling the end of production a space decision is convenient, because it points to what comes next instead of what went wrong. The more interesting number is not the Cybertruck’s sales but the Cybercab’s: if Tesla cannot put its new robotaxi to work as fast as it builds it, the factory floor will not be the only thing it has to rethink.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Tesla stop making the Cybertruck?
Musk said production at Gigafactory Texas will wind down around the middle of 2027. He gave no exact date.
Why is Tesla winding down the Cybertruck?
Musk said it is to make room for increased Cybercab production. Sales have also been far below the 250,000 a year he once forecast.
Will the Cybertruck be built anywhere else?
Tesla has not said. Austin is the only known Tesla plant equipped to build its specialised parts.
What happens to current Cybertruck owners?
Musk said the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time. Tesla has not published details on parts or warranty plans after production ends.
How many Cybertrucks has Tesla sold?
Tesla does not report it separately. Industry estimates put US sales at 20,237 in 2025 and 11,586 in the first nine months of 2026.
