Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas by mid-2027
Tesla plans to make room for Cybercab robotaxis at its Texas factory, shifting production priorities away from a pickup that has struggled to meet sales expectations.
By Hushread Stories, from 50 outlets · First published 6 Nov 2026
In brief
- Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027, according to Elon Musk.
- Musk announced the planned production change in a post on the social media platform X.
- Tesla plans to use factory space freed by the wind-down to increase Cybercab production.
- Reports describe years of weaker-than-expected Cybertruck sales, following ambitious sales expectations for the electric pickup.
- The plan puts Cybercab production closer to the centre of Tesla's strategy as Cybertruck production winds down.
Timeline · 4 moments
Factory decision reflects wider robotics and AI focus
Financial Times World ↗Musk identifies Cybercab production as reason for change
BBC World ↗Tesla plans Texas Cybertruck wind-down by mid-2027
Business Line - Home ↗Coverage describes Cybertruck sales falling short of expectations
Forbes ↗Update 6 Nov 2026, 10:38 pm UTC
The production wind-down has now been announced publicly by Elon Musk, with multiple reports specifying a target around mid-2027. The Texas factory space is intended for increased Cybercab production; the new coverage also highlights years of weaker-than-expected Cybertruck sales.
How it started
Cybertruck was Tesla's first pickup truck, but it struggled to live up to CEO Elon Musk's ambitious sales expectations, according to Forbes. The outlet also reported multiple recalls and quality issues.
Those difficulties form the backdrop to a change in factory priorities. Business Line reported that Tesla is placing its driverless robotaxi ambitions at the centre of its strategy.
How it unfolded
On November 6, reports described Tesla's plan to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas gigafactory by mid-2027. Business Line reported that timetable, while World News CNA highlighted the pickup's struggle to win appeal.
Musk shared the update in a post on X. According to the BBC, he said the change was intended to make room for production of Cybercabs, autonomous taxis without a driver.
The announcement also fits a broader shift in emphasis. Financial Times described Tesla's move away from Cybertruck as Musk shifts focus to robotics and AI.
Where it stands
This is a planned production wind-down, not a report that the Texas line has already stopped. Business Line gives mid-2027 as the target.
The stated purpose is to increase Cybercab production. The BBC framed Musk's comments as an apparent signal of the end of the road for Cybertruck, while the specific factory change concerns making room for the autonomous taxis.
What to watch
The next concrete test is how Tesla carries out the Texas production change against its mid-2027 target. The coverage does not establish a detailed shutdown schedule or say how many Cybercabs the freed capacity would produce.
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