Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says

Summary

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around mid-next year.
• Ending Cybertruck production at the facility will create space for manufacturing the Cybercab robotaxi.
• The Cybertruck is currently produced exclusively at the Texas plant alongside the Model Y and Cybercab.
• Musk did not specify if Cybertruck production will move to a different facility but called the vehicle the best Tesla has ever made.
• Tesla began Cybertruck deliveries in late 2023.
• The Cybertruck has not achieved mass-market sales despite Musk's prediction of 250,000 annual units.
• Cox Automotive estimated Cybertruck sales in the U.S. at 20,237 units last year, a 48% decrease from 38,965 units in 2024.
• The vehicle's specifications fell short of early Tesla advertisements and some fuel-burning pickup offerings.
• The Cybertruck has faced numerous quality & production problems, including several recalls.