Tesla To 'Wind Down' Cybertruck Production By Mid-2027 To Prioritize Cybercab Robotaxi Output

Tesla unveiled the angular, stainless-steel Cybertruck in November 2019. Elon Musk projected annual sales of 250,000 vehicles. He claimed the truck received 250,000 preorders within days. During the public demonstration, the vehicle's glass cracked. European safety regulations regarding pedestrian impact prevented the truck from being registered for road use. Tesla originally scheduled production for 2021. Manufacturing challenges and delays pushed the start of customer deliveries to November 2023.

Customer deliveries began in November 2023. Tesla has issued 11 recalls for the Cybertruck since those initial deliveries began. The manufacturer unveiled the two-seat Cybercab in October 2024. This vehicle lacks a traditional steering wheel or pedals. SpaceX became a major purchaser of Cybertrucks by 2025. SpaceX bought a fleet of vehicles worth $131 million at list price.

1. The Cybercab represents a shift in Tesla's manufacturing focus toward autonomous, driverless technology. The vehicle is designed without steering wheels, pedals, or mirrors, and operates within a geofenced area of approximately 680 square kilometers in the Austin region.

2. SpaceX provided financial backing for the Cybertruck program in 2025 by purchasing a fleet of the vehicles. The aerospace firm spent $131 million on these trucks. It paid the full suggested retail price for each unit without receiving any bulk discounts.

3. Elon Musk confirmed the change on X. He stated the move aims to scale manufacturing of the driverless robotaxi.

4. Tesla expanded its robotaxi fleet in Texas to over 1,200 vehicles by November 2026. The two-seat Cybercab model accounts for 570 of these units. Tesla began manufacturing the Cybercab at its Texas production plant in April 2026.

5. Tesla expanded its international Cybertruck sales by starting vehicle deliveries in South Korea in November 2025 and in the United Arab Emirates in January 2026.

1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued 11 recalls for the Cybertruck since deliveries began in late 2023. Reported issues included a trapped acceleration pedal that could cause unintended acceleration, software defects, and an inverter fault.

2. The Cybertruck's angular stainless-steel frame restricts its entry into several international markets. European safety rules on pedestrian impact prevent the vehicle from gaining registration for road use there.

3. In September 2026, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began an audit of Tesla's safety certification process for the Cybercab. The NHTSA is reviewing evidence that the driverless vehicle meets federal safety requirements.

4. Elon Musk has not clarified whether the Cybertruck will be discontinued or moved to a different production facility. The company also has not stated what will happen to outstanding customer orders for the pickup.