Cybertruck to end production after 3 years on market, Elon Musk says
A Tesla Cybertruck is seen in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on November 3, 2026 (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Tesla will be "winding down" production of its Cybertrucks starting next year, three years after the electric trucks hit the market.
CEO Elon Musk shared the news on X.
Cybertruck ending production
What they're saying:
"Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production," Musk said on X, his social media platform.
The Texas facility is the only location where the Cybertruck is produced.
Cybertrucks don’t survive the hype
The backstory:
Musk unveiled a prototype for the Cybertruck in 2019, describing it as superior to Ford’s signature F-150. At the premiere event, Musk had his head of design throw a metal ball at the truck’s window to show how it was armored and shatterproof. It cracked.
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By the numbers:
In the three years since Cybertrucks hit the market in November 2023, sales haven’t lived up to the hype. According to Motor Intelligence data reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, 1,914 Cybertrucks were registered in the U.S. in October. Ford, meanwhile, sold more than 70,000 F-series trucks the same month.
Dig deeper:
Teslas, and the Cybertruck in particular because of its unorthodox profile, became a political touchstone as Musk allied himself with President Donald Trump and some right-leaning causes amid a widening political divide in the U.S. and Europe.
What are cybercabs?
Cybercabs are Tesla’s futuristic, steering-wheel-free taxis that launched in September. A day after they started offering rides in Austin, Texas, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into whether Tesla was in full compliance with federal rules, given that the two-seat cars lack the steering wheels, mirrors and brake pedals typically required in vehicles.
The Source: This article includes information from The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk and The Associated Press.