Tesla is winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to reallocate factory space for scaling its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi.
CEO Elon Musk confirmed the shift as Tesla pivots heavily toward artificial intelligence, robotics, and self-driving transport networks rather than low-volume passenger vehicles.
Commercially, the Cybertruck struggled to meet its ambitious early expectations. While originally teased at a $39,900 entry price, actual production models launched at much higher costs—frequently exceeding $90,000 to $100,000—which severely shrank its addressable buyer base. Sales fell sharply from initial deployment years, hampered by a polarizing geometric design and persistent manufacturing hurdles.
The truck has also faced significant quality and safety challenges. Federal regulators tracked multiple major recalls, including issues with exterior trim panels detaching and accelerator pedals jamming, alongside public scrutiny over durability and crashworthiness. Dismantling the Cybertruck line allows Tesla to free up capital and physical floor space in Austin to chase high-volume projections for its steering-wheel-free Cybercab.