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Musk Slows Cybertruck Production for Cybercabs
Elon Musk announces Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production by mid-2027 to make room for driverless Cybercabs.
In brief
Elon Musk announces Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production by mid-2027 to make room for driverless Cybercabs. Tesla will stop Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to prioritize Cybercab robotaxis after years of poor sales and recalls. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Musk Announces Cybertruck Slowdown
Elon Musk announced Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.
Cybertruck Production History
Musk first introduced Cybertruck in 2019 with claims of towing 14,000 pounds and surviving firearms.
Cybertruck Recalls
The truck faced recalls for stainless-steel panels separating, faulty windshield wipers, and wheel components cracking.
Sales Decline
Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, a 48.1% year-over-year decline from expectations.
Cybercab Introduction
Tesla began offering paid Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas in September 2026 after NHTSA opened an audit query.
NHTSA Investigation
NHTSA opened an audit query to investigate Tesla's certification that Cybercabs meet all federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Cybercab Safety Concerns
NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison stated they need to ensure all laws are followed while balancing innovation with safety.
Production Shift
Tesla will shift Gigafactory Texas from Cybertruck production to Cybercab manufacturing to address weak demand.
Cybertruck Resale Risk
Current Cybertruck owners face declining resale value due to production winding down and 48.1% year-over-year sales drop.
Cybercab Safety Status
Cybercab compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards remains unresolved after NHTSA audit query.
Driverless Taxis Now Operating
Tesla began offering paid Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas in September 2026, putting pedal-free vehicles on public roads.
Cybertruck Production End
Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for Cybercab production.
Cybertruck Sales Decline
Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, marking a 48.1% year-over-year decline from previous years.
Cybercab Safety Audit
NHTSA opened an audit query in September 2026 to investigate Tesla's Cybercab certification against federal safety standards.
Cybertruck Recalls
The Cybertruck faced recalls for stainless-steel panels separating, faulty windshield wipers, and wheel components cracking.
Cybercab Production Shift
Tesla will use Gigafactory Texas to produce Cybercabs instead of Cybertrucks after production wind-down.
At a glance
Tesla will stop Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to prioritize Cybercab robotaxis after years of poor sales and recalls.
