Tesla to halt Cybertruck output mid‑2027 as it pivots to Cybercab
Tesla will cease Cybertruck production at its Austin Gigafactory around the middle of 2027 to free capacity for the Cybercab robotaxi line. The move follows a steep sales drop, with U.S. deliveries falling 48 % in 2025 to 20,237 units. In the same week, Tesla’s market value shrank by over $180 billion. The Austin plant remains the sole facility capable of building the pickup’s specialised parts, underscoring the shift’s logistical impact.
Key facts
- Elon Musk had earlier projected annual Cybertruck sales of 250,000 units.
- The Cybertruck’s base price is $92,490 after a price revision.
- EU pedestrian‑safety rules make it hard for the Cybertruck to meet European standards.
- Tesla’s Q3 2026 delivery report listed 8,295 vehicles delivered, without separating Cybertruck numbers.
- Lead engineer Wes Morrill calls the Cybertruck an “incredible technology development platform” for the Cybercab.
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Why it matters
The shift reallocates scarce factory capacity toward Tesla’s autonomous‑vehicle ambitions.
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First published from CNA, The National, The Verge, Engadget and TechCrunch