Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around the middle of 2027, Chief Executive Elon Musk said Friday. He said the change would free factory capacity for increased production of Tesla’s Cybercab, a vehicle tied to the company’s self-driving plans.

The announcement concerns production at Tesla’s Austin-area factory. Reuters reported that it remains unclear whether the company will move Cybertruck manufacturing elsewhere or end production of the model altogether. Tesla has not announced a separate global discontinuation in the reports reviewed.

The shift follows sales well below the scale Musk once forecast for the stainless-steel pickup. Reuters, citing Kelley Blue Book data, reported that Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in the United States in 2025, down 48% from the prior year. The model began reaching customers in late 2023.

The Cybertruck also faced recalls, quality concerns and limited international availability. Its angular design and specialized construction have complicated approvals in some markets, while the company has revised prices since launch.

For Tesla, the production change signals a reallocation of factory space toward Cybercab output. The company has presented autonomous vehicles as a major part of its future business, although the Cybertruck’s production wind-down does not by itself reveal how many vehicles the new program will deliver or when.

Owners and prospective buyers should distinguish the Texas production plan from a confirmed end to Cybertruck sales: the company has not publicly clarified whether manufacturing could continue at another site. The timeline and longer-term product plans may become clearer in later company updates.

Sources: Reuters; The Wall Street Journal.