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Tesla to end Cybertruck production at Texas factory in 2027
Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027, after roughly four years of production. The decision marks the end of a vehicle that Elon Musk had presented as a major future source of cash for the company, but which has struggled to attract buyers and has faced repeated defects.
The first Cybertrucks left the production line in mid-2023 and went on sale later that year; since late 2023, the model has had 11 recalls, most recently in April 2026 over brake rotors that could crack. Musk once said Tesla aimed to make 250,000 a year by 2025, citing more than one million reservations, but Tesla has not published sales figures or disclosed cancellations. One estimate puts sales at about 70,000 over three years, while reports have described unsold vehicles accumulating in the US despite price cuts.
In short
- Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production around mid-2027.
- The vehicle has had 11 recalls since reaching the road.
- Estimated sales of about 70,000 fell far short of the stated production goal.
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The case for
Ending production could let Tesla redirect factory capacity, investment and engineering effort towards vehicles with stronger demand and fewer quality problems. After recalls, price cuts and reports of unsold stock, winding down the Cybertruck may be a practical response that protects the company’s resources and its ability to serve customers reliably.
The case against
Stopping production would abandon a vehicle that Tesla once presented as a major source of future revenue, despite substantial investment and reported early reservations. Supporters could argue that demand and production efficiency may improve with time, and that ending the programme after only a few years risks wasting the opportunity to build a durable market for a distinctive product.
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Originally published by The Register as “RIP to the world’s ugliest car”.