Tesla to end Cybertruck production in Texas by mid-2027

Tesla will stop building the Cybertruck at its Texas factory around mid-2027, Elon Musk said on Friday. The company will use the space and capacity to produce more of its Cybercab, a self-driving vehicle.

Musk announced the change on 6 November 2026. He did not give a full timetable for the wind-down. Tesla's Cybertruck has been selling well below the company's original forecasts, which led to the decision.

A troubled launch

The Cybertruck went on sale in late 2023. Since then it has been hit by several recalls and has had its prices adjusted more than once. The angular pickup has been one of the most talked-about vehicles the company has made.

Despite the wind-down, Musk said the Cybertruck was a remarkable technological achievement. The truck's lead engineer has already referred to it in the past tense on X, according to one report.

Cybercab takes the lead

The Cybercab is central to Tesla's plans for autonomous driving. Regulators are still examining the vehicle, and Tesla has not said when it will be widely available. Shifting the Texas output toward it is a clear sign the company is betting its future on self-driving cars.

For buyers in India, the news is not directly relevant, as the Cybertruck has not been sold here. It does signal that Tesla's global priorities are moving toward autonomy rather than new pickup models.

It is not yet clear what will happen to existing Cybertruck owners in terms of warranty and servicing. Tesla has not said how many jobs will be affected at the plant, or whether the Cybertruck will return in any form.