Tesla to Stop Making Cybertruck in 2027

Tesla sold only 25,000 Cybertrucks in 2025, a drop from 38,965 units the prior year, according to Kelley Blue Book. The decline in volume has prompted the company to exit the segment entirely. Elon Musk announced on X on Friday that production of the stainless-steel pickup will end at the Texas factory by mid-2027.

Musk stated that the decision aims to make room for increased production of the Cybercab, Tesla's self-driving taxi vehicle. The Cybertruck is the only model currently manufactured at the Texas gigafactory, and no other Tesla plants are known to build the truck. This makes the shift in production capacity a concentrated change for the company's North American output.

The truck was introduced in 2019 with a boxy, futuristic design. Tesla marketed the vehicle as a durable asset capable of towing 14,000 pounds and resisting physical impacts. The initial price tag was $60,990. Despite these claims, the model has faced multiple recalls and quality issues since commercial production began in 2023.

Musk had predicted annual sales of 250,000 units after the truck launched. The actual market performance fell short of that target by a wide margin. The vehicle also became a cultural symbol during the recent political cycle, serving as a flashpoint in discussions regarding Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency under the Trump administration.

Protests at Tesla dealerships used the trucks as a visible sign of dissent. The production halt represents a final exit from a product line that attracted significant attention but struggled to maintain sales momentum.