Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production in 2027
Tesla has officially announced plans to end Cybertruck production. CEO Elon Musk stated that the automaker will wind down the electric pickup truck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027, roughly three and a half years after initial deliveries began. The decision is planned to accommodate increased manufacturing lines for the Cybercab.
The vehicle was originally engineered for a production scale of 250,000 units annually, with shareholder letters indicating an installed capacity of over 125,000 units. However, sales figures indicate a fraction of that projection. Delivery metrics and estimates place the production pace at roughly 30,000 trucks a year, operating at approximately 12 percent of its original plan.
Market Performance and Pricing Adjustments
Demand for the electric pickup remained lower than anticipated despite several alterations to the lineup. Tesla previously introduced a lower-cost rear-wheel-drive variant in 2025 before pulling it months later, subsequently introducing a cheaper dual-motor trim. By August, pricing was raised by $5,000, bringing the dual-motor variant starting price to $74,990 USD.
Registration data from Cox Automotive and S&P Global Mobility highlighted limited retail momentum, pointing to corporate registrations—including purchases by SpaceX and other Musk-affiliated entities—as a component of US registrations during late 2025.
Implications for European Buyers
For European buyers and international markets, the official vehicle specifications and structural design—including its stainless steel body and specialized casting methods—meant the pickup was fundamentally unsuited for regulatory approval in Europe and most right-hand-drive regions. Tesla recently cancelled the vehicle for Australia and New Zealand.
Practical Takeaway
Buyers tracking luxury electric trucks or monitoring Tesla’s vehicle lineup shifts should note that Cybertruck inventory will phase out leading up to mid-2027. Prospective EV buyers should verify ongoing parts and service support commitments directly with manufacturers when purchasing low-volume or discontinued specialty vehicle models.
Source: Original report