Tesla prepares to halt Cybertruck production in Texas by mid-2027, shifts focus to Cybercab

Tesla is preparing to stop Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory by mid-2027. Sales of the electric pickup truck did not get the response that was expected. Because of this, Elon Musk has decided to focus on the Tesla Cybercab robotaxi. Cybertruck output at the Texas Gigafactory will be reduced and the space used to build the Cybercab. The move is being seen as a major shift in Tesla's business strategy.

According to information shared by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the social media platform X, the company is moving towards ending Cybertruck production at the Texas Gigafactory around 2027. The aim behind the decision is to raise Cybercab production. The company has not said clearly whether Cybertruck production will be moved to another factory or stopped altogether.

Cybertruck deliveries to customers began in late 2023. The electric pickup was unveiled in 2019, and Musk had expected large sales from it. He had estimated sales of 250,000 vehicles a year. The actual figures stayed far short of that. In the US, 20,237 Cybertrucks were sold in 2025. In 2024 the figure was 38,965 units, which means 2025 sales were 48 per cent lower.

The Cybertruck's stainless steel body and angular design made it difficult to sell in some countries. In Europe, pedestrian safety rules made it hard for the vehicle to win approval. As a result, Tesla could not achieve the global expansion it had hoped for.

The Tesla Cybercab is the company's two-seater autonomous vehicle. The model has no steering wheel or pedals, unlike conventional cars. It was unveiled in 2024, and Musk plans to use it for a robotaxi service. Cybercab production at the Texas factory began in April 2026. Paid ride service in Austin is reported to have started in September.

Cutting Cybertruck production to give Cybercab priority signals that Tesla is moving beyond being an electric car maker towards AI, robotics and autonomous vehicles.