Tesla will cease Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory in mid-2027 to prioritize the new Cybercab autonomous robotaxi. Elon Musk confirmed the shift on X, stating the factory space will be repurposed. The stainless-steel pickup, first unveiled in November 2019, has struggled with sales, quality control issues, and multiple recalls.
Since deliveries began in late 2023, Tesla has only sold approximately 71,000 units, significantly below the original projection of 250,000 annually. The base model promised at $39,900 never materialized, with the cheapest version reaching $59,900. Despite a controversial, Blade Runner-inspired design, the vehicle faced widespread criticism and reliability complaints.
Unless production relocates, the Cybertruck's future appears limited as Tesla redirects capacity to the unproven Cybercab, especially amid a federal investigation and ongoing autonomous driving challenges.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing