Key facts
- Musk said the wind-down is intended to accommodate increased production of the Cybercab.
- Musk did not specify whether Cybertruck production would move to another facility or be discontinued.
- Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment sent outside regular business hours.
- The Cybertruck has faced multiple recalls and quality-control issues since its 2023 launch, and Tesla has repeatedly revised prices.
- Musk has made the Cybercab central to Tesla's robotaxi ambitions.
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory around the middle of next year to accommodate increased production of the Cybercab, CEO Elon Musk said in a post on X on November 6, 2026.
Musk did not specify whether Cybertruck production would be moved to another facility or discontinued altogether. Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment sent outside regular business hours.
The Cybertruck, which Musk touted as a futuristic rival to pickup trucks from legacy automakers such as Ford, has struggled to sustain interest since its 2023 launch. The vehicle has also faced multiple recalls and quality-control issues, while Tesla has repeatedly revised prices.
Musk has made the Cybercab central to Tesla's robotaxi ambitions. The EV maker, over time, intends to make the Cybercab the main driverless vehicle model operating within its larger robotaxi network.