Tesla to Cease Cybertruck Production by 2027, Shift Focus to Two-Seater Robotaxi
Tesla announced it will end Cybertruck manufacturing and repurpose the plant for Cybercab robotaxis as the company pivots toward AI-driven mobility.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on X that the company will stop producing the Cybertruck next year and will use the factory space to build more two-seater Cybercab robotaxis. The decision follows several years of lower-than-expected sales, with total deliveries amounting to only tens of thousands since the model’s launch in late 2023, far short of Musk’s earlier projection of 250,000 units per year.
Musk indicated the shift aligns with Tesla’s broader strategy to become an AI- and robotics-focused firm, emphasizing its robotaxi ambitions. The firm has been operating Cybercabs in Austin, Texas, and plans to expand the service to Dallas later this month, adding to existing robotaxi deployments of Model Y SUVs in multiple cities.
The move marks the third recent product discontinuation aimed at reallocating manufacturing capacity toward advanced robotics. Earlier in the year, Tesla halted production of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV to free space for the Optimus humanoid robot.
The Cybertruck, unveiled in 2019 with a futuristic design inspired by cyberpunk aesthetics, faced delays and price increases before its market debut. Initial promises of a sub-$40,000 price and 500-mile range were not met; the base price settled around $60,000 and range fell short of expectations.
"We are going to just do an amazing pickup truck," Musk said during a 2019 earnings call, reflecting his enthusiasm for the vehicle at the time.
The model’s polarizing appearance and higher price have been cited as factors limiting its market appeal.