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Production to be gradually scaled back at Texas factory
Facility to ramp up Cybercab production

Production of the Cybertruck, the electric pickup truck that drew attention for its distinctive design, is set to be scaled back.

Singer G-Dragon seen using Tesla's Cybertruck before its launch in South Korea. Screenshot from Dispatch's YouTube channel.

On November 6 (local time), Elon Musk said on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, that production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas would be gradually scaled back around mid-2027. He added that the space freed up by reducing Cybertruck production would be used to expand Cybercab production. Since the Austin, Texas, Gigafactory is the only facility capable of manufacturing specialized parts for the Cybertruck, some interpret the move as effectively marking the end of the model. The Cybercab is a two-seat autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal. It is expected to be used in a robotaxi service that carries passengers to their destinations without a driver.

After one user lamented that it was "the end of an era," Musk replied, "That's right. But Cybertrucks will remain on the roads for a long time." Tesla currently produces the Cybertruck, Model Y, and two-seat autonomous Cybercab at its factory in Austin, Texas.

The Cybertruck is an electric pickup truck that was first unveiled in November 2019. Its angular body and stainless-steel exterior were praised as a "futuristic design." At the time, Musk said, "Trucks have essentially been the same for the past 100 years," adding, "We're going to make a new kind of vehicle."

Tesla Cybertruck. Tesla

However, sales of the vehicle have fallen short of expectations. According to automotive market research firm Cox Automotive, 20,237 Cybertrucks were sold in the United States in 2025, down 48% from 48,965 in 2024. That was less than one-tenth of Musk's initial annual sales target of 250,000 vehicles, which he set before the truck's launch.

High prices and repeated quality issues have been cited as reasons for weak sales. In 2019, Tesla announced a starting price of $39,900 for the Cybertruck, but raised it to $60,990 when the vehicle launched in 2023. The top-of-the-line Cyberbeast was priced at $102,490. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the Cybertruck has been subject to 11 recalls since its launch in 2023. In March 2025, about 46,000 vehicles were recalled over concerns that exterior trim panels could come loose.

Some analysts say Musk's political activities have also affected the Cybertruck's image. As antipathy toward Musk grew after he actively supported President Donald Trump, reports emerged that some owners had been subjected to verbal abuse and threats on the road.

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