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Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory next year to make room for more self-driving Cybercab cars. The move raises questions about the truck’s future: Musk has not said whether production will stop entirely or move elsewhere, while the project’s lead engineer appeared to suggest it was being discontinued.
The Cybertruck launched in 2023 after delays and an awkward 2019 demonstration in which its supposedly unbreakable glass shattered. Musk said it had received 146,000 orders while in development, but sales have disappointed; recalls included more than 46,000 vehicles in 2025 over trim that could fall off. Prices have also been high, from $61,000 for a fully equipped model to $102,000 for the 2026 Cyberbeast.
In short
- Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory next year.
- The move is to make room for self-driving Cybercab cars.
- The truck faced recalls, high prices and disappointing sales.
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The case for
Scaling back Cybertruck production could be a sensible use of limited factory capacity if demand has fallen short and Tesla expects stronger prospects for its self-driving Cybercab. Reallocating resources may help the company focus on products it believes can better serve customers and support its longer-term plans, while reducing the cost of sustaining a troubled model.
The case against
Winding down production would risk abandoning a distinctive vehicle before Tesla has fully established whether it can improve the product, address reliability concerns and reach more buyers. The Cybertruck’s high prices, recalls and uneven launch do not by themselves prove there is no lasting market; moving production or refining the offer could preserve customer choice and the investment already made.