Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck pickup at its Texas factory by mid-2027 to make room for increased production of its Cybercab robotaxi, chief executive Elon Musk has announced.

Musk made the announcement on Friday (6 November) in a post on X, saying the company would shift production capacity towards the autonomous vehicle.

“Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production,” he wrote.

However, Musk did not clarify whether Cybertruck production would move to another facility or be discontinued entirely. He also did not address the company’s outstanding orders.

Tesla’s Cybertruck, unveiled in November 2019, was initially scheduled to enter production in 2021 but faced repeated delays. Customer deliveries began in late 2023.

Despite attracting around 250,000 pre-orders within days of its unveiling, the vehicle struggled to achieve its planned sales targets. Tesla had designed its Texas production lines to manufacture up to 250,000 trucks annually.

Cox Automotive estimates that Tesla has sold 72,702 Cybertrucks in total, with sales declining after 2024. The vehicle has also faced multiple recalls and complaints over build quality.

The Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, was unveiled in October 2024. Tesla began production at its Texas facility in April and introduced paid Cybercab rides in Austin in September through its Robotaxi service.

According to Stephanie Valdez Streaty, director of industry insights at Cox Automotive, the decision highlights the difficulty of turning strong initial interest in a new vehicle into sustained mainstream demand.