Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory Texas in mid-2027, with the freed-up factory space allocated to increasing production of its autonomous Cybercab. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the plan on X, raising questions about the future of the electric pickup after sales fell short of the company’s original expectations.
The angular electric truck entered production in 2023 after being unveiled as a concept in 2019. Although it attracted considerable attention during its launch period, demand has not developed at the scale Tesla initially anticipated.
Cybertruck Sales Remain Below Expectations
According to Cox Automotive data, Cybertruck sales reached 4,323 units in the third quarter of 2026. Deliveries for the first nine months totalled 11,586 vehicles.
Tesla does not publish separate Cybertruck sales figures, grouping the model within its broader “other vehicles” category. Industry estimates put cumulative deliveries at approximately 70,000 units, considerably below the volumes achieved by the Model 3 and Model Y.
The pickup’s performance also reflects broader challenges facing electric trucks, with manufacturers struggling to generate demand at the levels initially projected. Ford, for example, ended production of the F-150 Lightning following weak sales and rising costs.
Despite its commercial challenges, the Cybertruck introduced several technologies to the pickup segment, including steer-by-wire and a 48-volt low-voltage electrical architecture.
Tesla Removes Entry-Level Cybertruck
Alongside Musk’s production announcement, Tesla stopped accepting orders for the entry-level Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck. The company’s website now lists only the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast versions.
Tesla has also increased prices for both remaining configurations. The Premium AWD now starts at $92,490, compared with $89,990 previously, while the Cyberbeast has risen from $99,990 to $102,490.
The latest adjustments follow another round of price increases in August, adding to the changes Tesla has made to the Cybertruck’s pricing since its launch.
Cybercab Production Takes Priority
The planned production wind-down will give Tesla additional capacity to expand Cybercab manufacturing at Gigafactory Texas. However, Musk’s announcement did not clarify whether the Cybertruck will be discontinued entirely or whether Tesla could move production to another facility.
For now, the company has not outlined a longer-term manufacturing plan for the electric pickup beyond the scheduled reduction at its Texas plant.