Tesla will wind down production of the Cybertruck in its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of 2027 to “make room” for increased production of Cybercabs, CEO Elon Musk said Friday.
The electric pickup truck, Tesla’s first foray into the truck market, debuted in 2019 demonstration with a futuristic angular design and a sleek exoskeleton designed to eliminate damage and long-term corrosion.
But it was beset by issues from the start, including when Musk invited someone to hurl a ball at a supposedly unbreakable window on stage, and the glass shattered.
The customer launch was delayed until 2023 amid supply chain issues and competition from other automakers. The Cybertruck has also been subject to recalls, and regulator intervention after reports that its power-operated doors did not work in emergencies.
Musk did not elaborate Friday on whether production of the Cybertruck would cease or be moved elsewhere. Tesla did not immediately respond to an overnight request for comment.
Cybercab is Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi which was unveiled in 2024 and hit the streets this September. Regulators opened an investigation into how Tesla certified that the vehicle meets federal safety standards.
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