Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to gradually wind down production of the company's controversial Cybertruck at its Texas factory, citing the need to expand manufacturing of its new Cybercab model.
Musk disclosed this in a post on his social media platform, X, on Friday, November 6, 2026, explaining that the decision would allow Tesla to create more production capacity for its self-driving taxi project.
According to him, Cybertruck production at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas is expected to be phased out around the middle of 2027.
Introduced in 2019, the Cybertruck attracted widespread attention because of its unusual angular design and stainless-steel exterior. However, the vehicle also generated significant controversy, particularly following a failed demonstration of its supposedly shatterproof windows during its unveiling.
Despite the publicity surrounding its launch, the electric pickup truck struggled to meet its sales expectations.
Musk had initially projected that Tesla would sell approximately 250,000 Cybertrucks annually. However, the company sold about 38,965 units in 2024, before sales dropped to 20,237 in 2025.
The vehicle also became associated with political divisions surrounding Musk's growing involvement in United States politics, particularly his support for Republican candidates and his brief leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump.
Musk did not clarify whether Cybertruck production would be transferred to another facility after operations at the Texas factory are wound down.
Responding to a user on X, however, he described the Cybertruck as the best vehicle Tesla had ever produced, while referring to the planned production shutdown as the "end of an era."
The development marks a significant shift in Tesla's manufacturing priorities as the company increasingly focuses on autonomous transportation and its emerging robotaxi business.
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