Tesla will reduce Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory in Texas around the middle of 2027. Chief executive Elon Musk announced the move on X, saying the company needs more capacity to build the Cybercab, its purpose-built robotaxi.
Musk did not clarify whether Tesla will shift Cybertruck manufacturing to another plant or discontinue the model entirely. The announcement nevertheless marks a major strategic pivot for a vehicle that Musk once positioned as a futuristic challenger to conventional pickup trucks.
The Cybertruck has struggled to convert its early attention into sustained mass-market sales. Tesla has faced multiple recalls and quality-control issues, while repeated price revisions have complicated its positioning in the competitive electric-pickup market.
Tesla does not report Cybertruck sales separately. It includes the model in its 'Other Models' category, which recorded 8,295 deliveries in the third quarter, down from 12,364 in the previous quarter.
Independent estimates suggest Tesla sold roughly 7,000–8,000 Cybertrucks in the third quarter, an annualised pace of about 28,000–32,000 units. That remains far below Musk’s earlier target of 250,000 units a year.
The production change underscores Tesla’s growing emphasis on autonomous mobility. Musk has made the Cybercab central to the company’s robotaxi plans and expects it to become the primary driverless vehicle in Tesla’s broader network over time.
By reallocating floor space and manufacturing resources at Gigafactory Texas, Tesla aims to accelerate Cybercab output. The move also signals that the company sees greater long-term value in robotaxi capacity than in expanding Cybertruck production.
For now, the message is clear: Tesla is redirecting its Texas operations toward autonomy. The Cybertruck, once presented as a breakthrough consumer product, is giving way to a vehicle designed for Tesla’s driverless ambitions.
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