Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would begin winding down Cybertruck production in 2027, redirecting capacity at its Austin, Texas, factory toward the Cybercab robotaxi.
Musk did not clarify whether production of the stainless steel electric pickup would end permanently. The announcement follows weaker-than-anticipated Cybertruck sales and a series of recalls. Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill described the vehicle as a technology development platform whose innovations would carry forward into the Cybercab.
Musk said the company would reduce Cybertruck manufacturing at its Texas Gigafactory in 2027 as it makes room to increase production of the Cybercab, a purpose-built autonomous vehicle. He did not specify whether the pickup would be discontinued entirely.
The Cybertruck entered customer deliveries in late 2023 after being unveiled in 2019. It attracted attention for its stainless-steel body, unusual design and new electrical and steering technologies, but sales fell short of the company’s early production ambitions.
The electric pickup has also faced recalls and questions about manufacturing quality, pricing and demand. Tesla’s Texas plant remains the only facility manufacturing it, making the proposed shift consequential for the model’s future.
Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill described the pickup as an important technology development platform and said its innovations would live on through Cybercab. Musk shared Morrill’s comments following the production announcement.
The Cybercab, introduced in October 2024, is a two-seat electric vehicle designed for autonomous transportation without a conventional steering wheel or pedals. Tesla began providing paid robotaxi rides in parts of Austin during September 2026.
During Tesla’s latest earnings call, vehicle engineering executive Lars Moravy said the company was targeting customer purchases of Cybercabs by the end of 2026. Musk emphasized that most vehicles would be owned by Tesla and operated in its ride-hailing network.
That approach represents a move toward recurring transportation services rather than depending solely on selling individual vehicles. Musk has increasingly described autonomous driving, artificial intelligence and robotics as growth priorities.
The strategy still faces questions about safety approval, operational reliability, manufacturing scale and competition. Tesla has not announced a final Cybertruck production date or detailed plans for existing owners after the proposed reduction.
The shift follows a broader slowdown in demand for electric pickups, where high prices and driving-range concerns have limited adoption. Investors will be watching whether Cybercab production can deliver the growth and profitability anticipated by Tesla management.
Tesla unveiled the two-seat Cybercab in 2024 as a vehicle designed for fully autonomous transportation, without conventional steering controls or pedals. The company began offering limited paid robotaxi rides in Austin in 2026. The shift represents Musk’s increasing emphasis on autonomous services, although regulatory approvals, safety and commercial demand remain major uncertainties.