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.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla
Tesla is set to halt assembly of its polarizing Cybertruck at the Gigafactory Texas by mid-2027. CEO Elon Musk confirmed the shift on November 6, 2026, signaling a strategic retreat for the stainless-steel pickup to prioritize the company’s autonomous vehicle ambitions.
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
— https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2118591788701421573
A Struggling Sales Trajectory
The decision follows a difficult climb for the truck since its 2023 debut. High-profile launches have been undermined by persistent quality-control complaints, a string of recalls, and frequent pricing volatility. Market data reflects the struggle: Kelley Blue Book estimates Tesla sold 11,586 Cybertrucks in the U.S. through the first nine months of 2026—a 28 percent drop compared to the same period in 2025. Total cumulative sales for the model sit at just under 71,000 units, a fraction of the 250,000 annual units once projected by Musk.
The company has already begun narrowing its retail footprint for the truck. As of November 2026, Tesla stopped accepting orders for the entry-level Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive version. Customers are now limited to the Premium trim at $92,490 and the Cyberbeast at $102,490, both reflecting a 7% price hike implemented in August.
Prioritizing the Robotaxi
Tesla is aggressively reallocating its Austin floor space to accommodate the Cybercab. Designed without a steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors, the autonomous two-seater is now the primary focus of the firm’s robotaxi strategy. Third-quarter investor materials reveal that the Texas plant’s installed annual capacity for the Cybercab already exceeds 125,000 units.
While the move follows broader cost-cutting measures—including the scrapped Giga Mexico project—the company insists the truck served a greater purpose. Wes Morrill, the Cybertruck lead engineer, noted on X that the pickup functioned as an incredible technology development platform
that lives on through Cybercab.
Yes, of course! Tesla will maintain spare parts and service will continue support
— https://x.com/wmorrill3/status/2118608440318636202
Tesla Pledges Continued Support for Existing Vehicle Fleet
With the Austin plant serving as the exclusive hub for the truck’s specialized components, the long-term future of the Cybertruck line remains in limbo. Tesla has not clarified if production will move elsewhere or cease entirely. However, the company has pledged to maintain the existing fleet.
Yes, of course! Tesla will maintain spare parts and service will continue support.
Wes Morrill, Cybertruck lead engineer
Investors remain cautious as the company manages this transition. Shares saw volatility on November 6, rising 2.8% in premarket trading following a 10.77% decline in the previous session.
