Tesla to cut Cybertruck output by 48% in 2027

Tesla will lower production of its stainless steel Cybertruck in 2027 to free up space for a new vehicle. The reduction follows a steep decline in sales for the polarizing electric truck. The company has struggled to gain wide market share since the vehicle launched.

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced the change in a social media post. He stated that output at the Gigafactory in Texas will decrease toward mid-2027. This factory is the only location where the Cybertruck is built. The space will be used to increase production of the Cybercab.

The Cybertruck has faced challenges beyond market reception. Quality control issues led to several recalls shortly after the vehicle debuted. The truck also became a political symbol as Musk aligned himself with President Donald Trump and right-wing causes in the United States and Europe.

European sales of Tesla vehicles dropped sharply in early 2025. Sales fell by 49 percent in the first two months of the year. This decline occurred even as the total number of electric vehicles sold in the region increased. Musk’s support for the Alternative for Germany party during national elections contributed to the negative reception in Europe.

Sales data indicates a downward trend for the Cybertruck in the United States. Kelley Blue Book estimated that sales fell by 48 percent between 2024 and 2025. From January through September of this year, sales decreased by 28 percent according to the same source. Tesla does not break down its sales figures by specific model.

The production shift marks a strategic move for Tesla’s manufacturing line. The company will focus its Texas facilities on the upcoming Cybercab. The reduction in Cybertruck output will begin in the first half of 2027.