Tesla to Stop Making Cybertruck by Mid-2027

Tesla plans to stop producing the Cybertruck by the middle of 2027. CEO Elon Musk announced the decision in a social media post, stating that manufacturing at the Gigafactory in Texas will wind down to make room for the Cybercab. The Cybercab is Tesla's autonomous vehicle project. The move ends production of the stainless-steel truck, which has been the only vehicle built at that specific facility.

The Cybertruck launched with high expectations but faced early technical hurdles. Within months of its debut, the vehicle required several recalls due to quality-control issues. These problems created a perception of unreliability among buyers. The truck also became a political symbol. Since Musk aligned himself with President Donald Trump and right-leaning causes, the vehicle became a point of contention in the United States and Europe.

European consumers reacted to Musk's political ties. In January and February of 2025, Tesla sales in Europe dropped by 49 percent. This decline occurred while the overall electric vehicle market in the region continued to grow. A major factor was Musk's public support for Germany's Alternative for Germany party during national elections. That endorsement drew criticism from European buyers and industry observers.

Sales data shows a steady decline in demand for the Cybertruck. Because Tesla does not report sales by model, analysts rely on estimates from Kelley Blue Book. The company's figures show that Cybertruck sales fell by 48 percent between 2024 and 2025. The downward trend continued into 2026. From January through September of this year, sales were down 28 percent compared to the same period in the previous year.

The shift in production allows Tesla to focus on its autonomous fleet. The Cybercab represents the company's next phase of growth. By freeing up space at the Gigafactory, Tesla aims to accelerate the rollout of its new vehicles. This transition moves the company away from the industrial design of the truck and toward software-driven autonomy.

Tesla expects the closure of the Cybertruck line to be a gradual process. The timeline leading to mid-2027 gives the company time to manage inventory. It also allows workers and equipment to transition to the new production line. The company has not provided a specific date for when the final truck will roll off the line.