Elon Musk Extends Cybertruck Production to ‘Work Through’ Order Backlog, Says There Must Be Room for ‘Sentimentality’

Elon Musk says Tesla will keep Cybertruck production running through the end of summer 2027 to work through an order backlog. The extension follows plans to wind down production around mid-2027 to make room at its Texas factory for Cybercab output, but does not signal a long-term commitment to the truck.

Launched in 2023, the Cybertruck has had poor sales and faced online ridicule since its 2019 unveiling, when a demonstration shattered its supposedly unbreakable glass. Musk said extending production was not the most profitable choice, but that there should be room for sentimentality. Tesla is prioritising the two-seat Cybercab for its robotaxi plans; production began earlier this year, and the company lists installed capacity of more than 125,000 units.