# Cybertruck Cancellation Boosts EV Market

> Tesla ending Cybertruck production helps smaller electric vehicles gain traction.
- Title: Cybertruck Cancellation Boosts EV Market · Mother Jones
- Summary: Tesla ending Cybertruck production helps smaller electric vehicles gain traction.
- Keywords: tesla, cybertruck, ev market, battery supply chain, electric vehicle, ford f-150 lightning, rivian r2, kia ev9, Mother Jones
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/environment/2026/11/death-end-elon-musk-tesla-cybertruck-good-news-electric-vehicle-market-battery-supply-chain
- Author: Brian Kahn
- Published: 2026-11-14T07:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tesla, cybertruck, ev market, battery supply chain, electric vehicle, ford f-150 lightning, rivian r2, kia ev9
## Tesla ends Cybertruck production
Tesla will stop making Cybertrucks at its Texas Gigafactory next year.
## Cybertruck's design and sales issues
The Cybertruck has divisive design and poor sales due to recalls and Elon Musk's approach.
## Big EVs waning in popularity
The end of Cybertruck signals declining demand for large electric vehicles.
## Battery size comparison
Cybertruck uses 123 kilowatt-hour battery weighing 1,600 pounds versus Ford's 98-131 kilowatt-hour range.
## Ford's shift to smaller EVs
Ford plans to launch affordable Fathom electric pickup with smaller battery than Cybertruck.
## Rivian's smaller EV strategy
Rivian launches R2 with 88 kilowatt-hour battery and plans R3 for even smaller size.
## Market shift to smaller EVs
Top EV sales now include smaller crossovers and sedans with moderate batteries.
## Smaller batteries lower costs
Smaller batteries reduce EV costs and help meet rising consumer demand.
## Key takeaway

Tesla's Cybertruck discontinuation creates space for affordable EVs with smaller batteries to meet growing demand.