Tesla plans to "wind down" Cybertruck production in Texas around the middle of 2027 to make room for Cybercab output, CEO Elon Musk announced via social media. The Cybertruck's lead engineer followed the announcement by referring to the vehicle in past tense on X, suggesting the truck will be discontinued rather than moved to another factory.
The decision marks an end to Tesla's bid to compete with Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado. The Cybertruck, revealed in November 2019 but not delivered until November 2023, never achieved the volume success of Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y. The company introduced a cheaper base model last year without reversing sluggish sales.
The truck fell short of its original promises. When deliveries began, it failed to hit the range and price targets announced at the 2019 reveal. Production lasted less than four years, shorter than the eight-year gap between reveal and first customer delivery.
Safety issues plagued the vehicle throughout its lifecycle. Cybertrucks were recalled seven times in 2024 alone, including for unintended acceleration risks and pieces of bare metal bodywork that could separate at speed. In 2025, one owner shared video of body panel debris flying off his truck.
With Cybertruck production ending, the Roadster delayed to a claimed 2028 release, and Model S and Model X canceled, Tesla's lineup will rely solely on Model 3 and Model Y until the Cybercab launches.