Tesla will discontinue production of the Cybertruck in 2027 and redirect manufacturing capacity at its Texas factory toward the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous vehicle. CEO Elon Musk announced the decision on X, bringing an end to the electric pickup after approximately three years of sales that fell substantially below the company’s original expectations.
The decision comes as Tesla increases investment in autonomous vehicles and humanoid robotics. The company previously discontinued its Model S sedan and Model X SUV to repurpose manufacturing space for its Optimus humanoid robot program.
Cybertruck Sales Fall Short of Original Targets
Tesla introduced the Cybertruck in November 2019, presenting the stainless-steel electric pickup as a major addition to its vehicle lineup. Musk initially projected annual production and sales of approximately 250,000 units, but total deliveries over the following three years amounted to only tens of thousands.
The Cybertruck encountered manufacturing delays and launched in late 2023, approximately two years later than originally planned. Its unconventional design, higher-than-expected pricing, and reduced driving range contributed to challenges in attracting buyers.
At its unveiling, Tesla advertised a starting price below $40,000 and a maximum driving range of approximately 500 miles. When customer deliveries began, the base price had increased to around $60,000, while the highest advertised range was more than 100 miles below the original target.
The vehicle also became associated with political controversy as Musk increased his involvement in U.S. politics. His financial support for Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and subsequent leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency coincided with protests targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities.
Tesla Redirects Production Toward Cybercab Robotaxis
Tesla plans to use the manufacturing capacity previously allocated to Cybertruck production to increase output of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi. The vehicle forms part of the company’s strategy to develop autonomous transportation services.
Tesla has deployed Cybercabs on public roads in Austin, Texas, during the past two months, with no major incidents reported in the source account. The company plans to expand operations to Dallas later in November 2026.
Tesla also operates robotaxi services using modified Model Y SUVs in Austin, Houston, Dallas, and three cities in Florida. The company has not disclosed how many Cybercabs it expects to manufacture after repurposing its Cybertruck production facilities.
Tesla Shifts Manufacturing Priorities
The Cybertruck discontinuation follows Tesla’s earlier decision to end production of the Model S and Model X. Manufacturing space previously used for those vehicles is being redirected toward production of Optimus humanoid robots.
Musk has increasingly emphasized autonomous driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics as priorities for Tesla’s future development. The Cybercab expansion represents another allocation of existing manufacturing resources toward those programs.
Tesla has not announced an exact date for the final Cybertruck production run or provided details about how the discontinuation will affect existing reservations and customer orders.
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