Musk signals Tesla may wind down Cybertruck production for Cybercab

Elon Musk has indicated that Tesla will wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Texas factory next year, according to BBC News ^[1]. The CEO explained that the move is designed to "make room" for building more of the company's self-driving Cybercab cars.

While Musk did not explicitly state that production would cease entirely, the project's lead engineer, Wes Morrill, appeared to confirm the vehicle's fate. Writing on X, Morrill stated that the Cybertruck "lives on through Cybercab," suggesting the distinct truck model is being retired.

The Daily Mail reported ^[2] that Musk revealed on X that the Texas Gigafactory would begin winding down construction of the trucks by the middle of 2027. Fans have taken to social media to mourn the loss, with one describing it as "the end of an era."

Musk responded to the sentiment by confirming that the existing Cybertruck fleet will remain around for a long time. He had previously described the vehicle as the "best product Tesla has ever made to date," yet the launch was fraught with difficulties.

The truck's reputation suffered early on during a 2019 live demonstration when its supposedly unbreakable glass shattered under a metal ball. Despite this gaffe, initial orders topped 146,000, but deliveries did not begin until 2023.

Sales have since disappointed, hampered by high prices and multiple recalls. In 2025, more than 46,000 trucks were recalled over concerns that trim could fall off. The "Cyberbeast" model now carries a price tag of $102,000.

Critics have long mocked the angular stainless-steel design, labelling it "ugly as sin," while vandals damaged trucks to protest Musk's work with the Trump Administration. With the Cybercab taking centre stage, Tesla's experiment in angular aesthetics appears to be coming to a close.