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Tesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027
Tesla plans to stop making the Cybertruck in 2027 and use the factory space for more two-seat Cybercab robotaxis, according to Elon Musk. The move follows years of sales far below Musk’s original target and reflects Tesla’s shift towards AI, robotics and autonomous transport.
Musk predicted Tesla would sell about 250,000 Cybertrucks a year, but the company has sold only tens of thousands in total over three years. First delivered in late 2023 after a two-year delay, the truck arrived at around $60,000, above its promised starting price of under $40,000, and with less range than initially advertised. Tesla has also ended plans to make the Model S and Model X, reallocating that factory space to Optimus robots; it is expanding Cybercab trials from Austin, with Dallas planned next.
In short
- Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production in 2027.
- Factory space will be used for Cybercab robotaxis.
- Sales fell far short of Musk’s 250,000-a-year prediction.
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The case for
Ending Cybertruck production could be a pragmatic response to demand that has fallen far short of Tesla’s original forecasts. Reusing factory space for Cybercabs may better support the company’s strategic focus on autonomous transport and make more effective use of its manufacturing capacity.
The case against
Stopping production risks abandoning a distinctive vehicle after a difficult launch, when improved pricing, range or production could still build demand. The shift towards robotaxis also rests on uncertain prospects, so reallocating capacity may weaken Tesla’s product range before the new business proves itself.
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