Tesla plans to temporarily suspend production of its Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles at its Austin, Texas Gigafactory during the week of June 30 to July 6, the company informed employees, in a move aimed at performing assembly line maintenance and upgrades.
The pause, first reported by Business Insider, marks at least the third production halt at the Texas facility in the past year. Previous stoppages included one in late May that incorporated workplace culture training, and another in December triggered by battery supply constraints. In April, Tesla also scaled back Cybertruck production and reassigned some workers amid operational adjustments.
Employees affected by the pause can either take paid time off or participate in voluntary training or facility cleaning, according to internal communication. While Tesla stated the upgrades are part of a broader production ramp-up effort, it has not disclosed which lines will see increased output or when.
The move comes as Tesla faces a softening in EV demand. Vehicle deliveries declined 13% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, and Cybertruck volumes remain limited, with fewer than 50,000 units delivered to date. A March recall over potential exterior trim panel detachment underscored ongoing challenges with the new model.
Still, Tesla continues to push forward with its autonomous vehicle ambitions. CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed plans for an initial Robotaxi rollout in Austin using a fleet of Model Ys, expected to begin June 22. Musk also claimed vehicles would soon be able to drive themselves from the factory to customers’ homes, though he emphasized timelines remain contingent on safety reviews.