Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas by mid-2027, Musk says
Elon Musk says Tesla will free up its Texas factory space for the Cybercab robotaxi, ending production of the stainless-steel pickup next year.
- Announced 6 Nov 2026 on X
- Wind-down around mid-2027 at Giga Texas
- Q3 'Other Models' deliveries: 8,295, down 48%
What Musk said
On 6 November Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas next year, around mid-2027. CNBC reported the reason as making room for higher production of the Cybercab, Tesla's driverless robotaxi.
He added that 'the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time', a nod to the owners who already have one on the road.
What's still unclear
Musk did not say whether the pickup would be built at another factory or stop entirely, and the Washington Post noted he gave no further detail. The post came without a formal Tesla statement.
The sales backdrop
Tesla does not report Cybertruck deliveries separately. Electrek points to Tesla's 'Other Models' bucket, which includes the Cybertruck, Model S, Model X and Semi: 8,295 vehicles in Q3 2026, down 48% from a year earlier and the lowest since Q2 2021. Electrek also argues the space explanation is thin, noting Giga Texas has more than 10 million square feet of floor and the Cybertruck line is running at roughly a quarter of its capacity.
Why it matters
The Cybertruck was launched with huge hype as the product that would reshape pickups. Its end of line, paired with the push toward the Cybercab, shows how Tesla is betting its future on autonomy rather than on new body styles.
