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Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of 2027 to reallocate manufacturing capacity for the Cybercab autonomous robotaxi 1210. The decision follows a decline in sales for the electric pickup, which reached a record low of 3,519 units in the first quarter of 2026 13. Total sales since deliveries began in late 2023 are estimated at 71,000 units, falling short of the company's original annual target of 250,000 26.
Tesla delivered 8,295 vehicles in its "Other Models" category in the third quarter of 2026, representing a 48% year-over-year decrease 3. The Texas facility is currently the only site producing the vehicle 1. Lead engineer Wes Morrill described the truck as a technology development platform for the Cybercab 1.
What to watch
A statement from Tesla setting a definitive end-date for Cybertruck production would clarify the timeline for the manufacturing shift. Reports from the Texas factory confirming the shutdown of the assembly line would signal the start of the transition to Cybercab production.
Tesla's delivery logs would confirm the final Cybertruck delivery to a customer. Future company statements may address inventory liquidation or long-term parts and service support for existing owners 3.
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The Cybertruck entered the market in late 2023 2. Sales reached a record low in early 2026, and by the third quarter of 2026, the category containing the truck saw a significant volume drop compared to the previous year 13. On Nov. 6, 2026, the company confirmed the manufacturing shift to prioritize robotics and AI-driven platforms 514.
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- 1finance.yahoo.com — RIP Cybertruck. Musk Says Tesla Winding Down Production ...
- 2engadget.com — Tesla Is 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production At Its Texas ...
- 3electrek.co — Tesla to end Cybertruck production as sales stall at ~10% of ...
- 5businesstoday.in — End of the line for Cybertruck: Musk confirms major ...
- 6thenationalnews.com — Elon Musk says Tesla will stop making Cybertrucks in 2027
- 10teslanorth.com — Musk Says Cybertruck Production Winds Down Mid-2027 for Cybercab
- 14theguardian.com — Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production as Elon Musk focuses on ...
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1newest firstWhen we started following: Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas by mid-2027
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Nov. 6, 2026, that the company will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around the middle of 2027 15. The move is intended to reallocate manufacturing capacity for increased production of the Cybercab autonomous robotaxi 210.
The decision follows a decline in sales for the electric pickup, which reached a record low of 3,519 units in the first quarter of 2026 1. Total sales since deliveries began in late 2023 are estimated at approximately 71,000 units, significantly below the company's original annual target of 250,000 26. Tesla delivered 8,295 vehicles in its "Other Models" category in Q3 2026, a 48% year-over-year decrease 3.
Gigafactory Texas is currently the only facility producing the Cybertruck 1. Musk did not clarify if production will relocate to another site or if the vehicle will be discontinued entirely 5. Lead engineer Wes Morrill described the truck as a technology development platform for the Cybercab 1. Tesla has not yet issued statements regarding inventory liquidation or long-term parts and service support for existing owners 3.