Musk disclosed the decision through a post on X after the Cybertruck's performance proved far weaker than his earlier projections of 250,000 to 500,000 annual sales.
Tesla's sole Cybertruck manufacturing facility, located in Texas, will transition to producing Cybercabs—the company's autonomous two-seat vehicles—starting around the middle of 2027. The chief executive made the announcement on Friday but stopped short of clarifying whether production would cease entirely or continue at reduced levels.
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Since the Cybertruck entered the market in late 2023, the company has delivered only tens of thousands of units across three years, according to industry estimates. Electrek's analysis suggests approximately 70,000 vehicles have been delivered based on available sales data. Tesla does not disclose Cybertruck figures separately; instead, it combines them with the Model S, Model X, and Semi in quarterly reports. That combined category dropped 48% year-over-year to 8,295 vehicles in the third quarter.
The vehicle has underperformed against promises made when it was first revealed in 2019. Tesla originally pledged a starting price below $40,000 and a maximum range of 500 miles. The production model arrived two years behind schedule, priced around $60,000 with reduced range capabilities. Current pricing for the base model stands at $74,990 following an August price adjustment of $5,000.
Multiple factors have constrained demand. The truck's unconventional appearance and premium pricing have deterred buyers. Additionally, Musk's political engagement during 2024 and 2025 made the vehicle a focal point for organized opposition, according to TechCrunch reporting.
The Cybertruck discontinuation represents another instance of Tesla reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence and robotics initiatives. Earlier in 2025, the company halted production of the Model S and Model X, converting that manufacturing capacity to build Optimus humanoid robots.
The Cybercab has been operating with passengers in Austin for approximately two months. Tesla intends to launch the service in Dallas before the month concludes.
Tesla has not communicated plans regarding parts availability and maintenance support for existing Cybertruck owners following the production halt.
Source: The Next Web
