Tesla is closing the chapter on its most polarizing vehicle. Production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas winds down in mid-2026, freeing space for the Cybercab, the company’s two-seat robotaxi that has no steering wheel or pedals.
Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2026
The truck never reached its lofty goals. Tesla aimed for 250,000 units, yet sold only about 20,000 in the U.S. in 2025, with sales declining since. Quality issues, recalls, a high price, and niche appeal all held it back.
Elon Musk said the existing order backlog will be cleared with an extra shift, calling the Cybertruck a one-of-a-kind model. That suggests no direct successor is planned.
The Tesla Cybertruck order backlog is currently far more than we can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion around June/July next year.
We will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 7, 2026
The move reflects a broader shift in Tesla’s strategy. The company is putting its weight behind autonomy, betting that self-driving robotaxis like the Cybercab will drive its future growth. At the same time, high-volume vehicles such as the Model Y remain the backbone of its sales, delivering the scale that a niche, stainless-steel pickup never could.
The Cybertruck may not have become the mass-market success Tesla hoped for, but it leaves a distinctive legacy. Its end marks a clear pivot, away from showpiece vehicles and toward autonomy and mass-market scale.
