Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory next year, with the company expected to make room for more self-driving Cybercab vehicles.
Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck at its Texas factory next year, Elon Musk has said, raising questions about the future of the controversial electric pickup.
Musk did not specify whether Tesla plans to discontinue the Cybertruck completely or move production elsewhere. However, he said the decision would “make room” for increased production of the company’s self-driving Cybercab.
Wes Morrill, the Cybertruck’s lead engineer, appeared to suggest the vehicle would be discontinued.
Writing on X, he said: “Cybertruck was an incredible technology development platform and lives on through Cybercab.”
The Cybertruck attracted a loyal following because of its distinctive angular design, but the vehicle faced delays before finally launching in 2023.
Sales have also been weaker than expected.
Tesla fans reacted to the production news online, with one user describing the Cybertruck as “the best vehicle Tesla has ever made” while lamenting that it was being discontinued next year.
Musk responded “true”, adding: “But the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.”
The vehicle has been a personal favourite of the Tesla chief, who described it as “way more awesome than people realise” in March and called it “the best product Tesla has ever made to date” in April.
However, the Cybertruck has struggled to establish itself in America’s lucrative pickup market.
Its 2019 unveiling was particularly memorable after a demonstration intended to show the strength of its supposedly unbreakable windows went wrong, with the glass shattering in front of a live audience.
Despite the setback, Musk said the Cybertruck had received 146,000 orders in 2019 while it was still under development.
The production model retained its stainless steel body and sharp, angular design, with supporters praising its retro-futuristic appearance and comparing it to vehicles from Blade Runner.
The Cybertruck has also faced several recalls, including one in 2025 affecting more than 46,000 vehicles over concerns that part of its trim could detach.
Price has been another challenge. Musk previously said Tesla needed to make the vehicle affordable, but the Cybertruck launched at around $61,000 for its highest-specification version.
In 2026, the Cyberbeast model costs around $102,000, while Tesla is now preparing to prioritise its self-driving Cybercab programme.
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production
