Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production in 2027
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Austin Gigafactory to make room for the self-driving Cybercab. The company plans to halt assembly following a sales slump and difficulties in winning market appeal. Tesla will also refund many vehicle deposits as assembly winds down. Prior to dismantling the line, the automaker intends to add an extra shift to clear out the existing order backlog.
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- ✓ Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at the Texas factory.
- ✓ Production will end by mid-2027 to prioritize self-driving Cybercab taxis.
- ✓ Tesla plans to refund many Cybertruck deposits.
- ✓ Tesla will add an extra shift to tackle the vehicle's backlog before dismantling the line.
What changed
Elon Musk announced the official termination timeline for the Cybertruck program at the Texas factory.
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Tesla to End Cybertruck Production by Mid-2027
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Austin Gigafactory to make room for the self-driving Cybercab. The company plans to halt assembly following a sales slump and difficulties in winning market appeal. Tesla will also refund many vehicle deposits as assembly winds down. Prior to dismantling the line, the automaker intends to add an extra shift to clear out the existing order backlog.
Why it matters
The decision marks a major strategic pivot for Tesla as the company shifts its primary focus toward autonomous vehicle technology and robotaxis. The Austin factory will retool its manufacturing space to accommodate the Cybercab. This shift affects one of the brand's most notorious vehicle programs.
What is confirmed
- Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at the Texas factory.
- Production will end by mid-2027 to prioritize self-driving Cybercab taxis.
- Tesla plans to refund many Cybertruck deposits.
- Tesla will add an extra shift to tackle the vehicle's backlog before dismantling the line.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the exact date for the final Cybertruck assembly
- Official details on the Cybercab production timeline in Austin
- Further announcements regarding customer deposit refund processes
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- Reuters — Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory as it struggles to win appeal
- CBS News — Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production in 2027
- Ars Technica — The Cybertruck is dead, makes way for Cybercab says Elon Musk
- KVUE — Tesla CEO Elon Musk says company will be 'winding down' Cybertruck production at Austin Gigafactory
- Fox Business — Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory next year to make room for Cybercab
- www.cbsnews.com — Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production in 2027
- www.foxnews.com — Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production after sales slump
- www.cnet.com — Good Riddance: Tesla to End Cybertruck Production in 2027
- www.analyticsinsight.net — Elon Musk Says Tesla will Refund Cybertruck Deposits as Production Nears Its End
- supercarblondie.com — Elon Musk explains 'real reason' why Tesla is killing off the Cybertruck and it's leaving people divided
- stocktwits.com — TSLA Stock Slips Overnight As Cybertruck Makes Way For Cybercab — Terafab Reportedly Eyes 1M Wafers Monthly
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