Introduction
Tesla is saying goodbye to the Cybertruck. The big electric pickup truck will stop being made in Texas around the middle of 2027. Tesla boss Elon Musk shared the news on X on Friday, November 6. The factory space will go to a new small car instead. That car is the Cybercab, a taxi with no driver.
What Happened
Musk wrote that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas. The plant is near Austin. It is the only Tesla factory that builds the Cybertruck. The wind-down will happen around the middle of next year. The space will be used to build more Cybercabs. The Cybercab is a small two-seat car. It has no steering wheel and no pedals. It drives itself.
Why It Happened
The Cybertruck has not sold well. Tesla sold about 20,237 Cybertrucks in the United States in 2025. That was down 48 percent from 38,965 in 2024. The numbers come from Kelley Blue Book, shared by Reuters. In the third quarter of 2026, Tesla delivered 8,295 vehicles in its “other models” group. That group includes the Cybertruck. It was also down 48 percent from a year before. The Cybercab is now the bigger bet for Tesla. Musk wants Tesla to be known for self-driving cars and robots, not just for selling cars.
Key figures:
- Around mid-2027 — Cybertruck production winds down in Texas
- 20,237 — Cybertrucks sold in the US in 2025, down 48 percent from 2024
- 8,295 — vehicles delivered in Tesla’s “other models” group in Q3 2026, down 48 percent
- About 570 — Cybercabs among the more than 1,200 Tesla robotaxis in Texas
Why It Matters
The Cybertruck was a bold idea. It looks like a metal wedge from the future. Many people talked about it when it first came out. But talk did not turn into big sales. Tesla is now moving its factory space to the car it thinks will matter more. The Cybercab is made for a fleet of robotaxis. Tesla started paid rides in Austin in September. About 570 of the more than 1,200 Tesla robotaxis in Texas are Cybercabs. The rest are mostly Model Y cars. Car makers are facing a tough year ahead, as explained in Car Makers Face a Hard 2027 as Costs Rise and Sales Stay Flat.
What Happens Next
Musk did not say if Cybertruck production will move to another factory. He also did not say if the model will end for good. Tesla has not shared a final date or a full plan yet. The Cybercab line will grow in the same Texas factory. Musk has said Tesla will soon build more Cybercabs than all its other cars put together. That is a big goal. It will take time to get there.
Final Thoughts
The Cybertruck had a short life. It came out in late 2023. Now Tesla is moving on. The company is betting that small driverless taxis are the future. Time will tell if that bet pays off. For now, the Cybertruck is on its way out. Musk’s other companies are also making big moves, as seen in SpaceX and Qualcomm Team Up to Build Mobile Network Gear.
Quick Questions
When will Tesla stop making the Cybertruck? Around the middle of 2027. Production will wind down at the Texas factory.
What is the Cybercab? It is a small two-seat car with no steering wheel and no pedals. It drives itself and works as a robotaxi.
Why is Tesla stopping the Cybertruck? Sales were weak. Tesla sold 48 percent fewer Cybertrucks in the US in 2025 than in 2024.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Sources: CNBC — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/06/tesla-cybertruck-texas-musk.html ; Reuters — https://985theriver.com/2026/11/06/tesla-to-wind-down-cybertruck-production-at-texas-gigafactory-next-year-musk-says/
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