# Musk Slows Cybertruck Production for Cybercabs

> Elon Musk announces Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production by mid-2027 to make room for driverless Cybercabs.
- Title: Musk Slows Cybertruck Production for Cybercabs | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk announces Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production by mid-2027 to make room for driverless Cybercabs.
- Keywords: cybertruck, elon musk, tesla, cybercab, gigafactory texas, nhtsa, driverless taxis, recalls, sales decline, robotaxis, Straight Arrow
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/musk-announces-a-slowdown-in-cybertruck-production-to-make-way-for-cybercabs
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:44:22+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: cybertruck, elon musk, tesla, cybercab, gigafactory texas, nhtsa, driverless taxis, recalls, sales decline, robotaxis, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Tesla will stop Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to prioritize Cybercab robotaxis after years of poor sales and recalls.