Tesla Winds Down Cybertruck Production for Cybercab
Tesla will wind down Cybertruck output at its Texas factory around mid-2027 to free space for the Cybercab robotaxi.
TL;DR
- Tesla plans to stop Cybertruck production at Texas Gigafactory around mid-2027.
- The move makes room for ramping up the autonomous Cybercab robotaxi.
- Cybertruck sales have reached only about 70,000 units since late 2023.
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of 2027. The move frees up factory space for ramping up the Cybercab robotaxi, according to Elon Musk.
The stainless-steel pickup has had a rocky run since deliveries began in late 2023. It drew early buzz for its bold look but quickly ran into problems with recalls, quality complaints, and a design that limits where it can be sold.
Sales have stayed low. The company has moved roughly 70,000 units so far, well below the 250,000 annual target once discussed. The starting price also landed higher than the original promise.
Production of the truck happens only at the Austin plant right now, and moving it elsewhere would not be simple. Musk has not said whether assembly will continue anywhere else.
Attention is now shifting to the Cybercab, an autonomous vehicle without steering wheel or pedals. Tesla faces a federal investigation into the robotaxi and has yet to deliver on full self-driving after more than a decade of work.
The Tea
Swapping one flashy vehicle for another shows Tesla betting big on autonomy while its current truck struggles to find buyers. The real test will be whether the Cybercab can avoid the same pitfalls that slowed the Cybertruck.