Tesla to cut Cybertruck output by 48% next year

Elon Musk announced Friday that Tesla will reduce Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory Texas in mid-2027. The move is intended to clear space for increased manufacturing of the company’s Cybercab robotaxi. Texas is currently the only location where the Cybertruck is built.

The decision follows a steep decline in demand for the vehicle. Kelley Blue Book estimated that Cybertruck sales fell 48 percent between 2024 and 2025. The Associated Press reported that sales dropped an additional 28 percent from January through September this year.

Musk’s involvement in the federal government complicated the truck’s market position. The CEO led the Department of Government Efficiency, which executed major layoffs and funding cuts. He left that role in May 2025 but remains close to President Trump. Tesla experienced months of low sales early in 2025, partly due to public backlash against Musk’s political role.

Physical stores also became targets for customer discontent. Showrooms faced peaceful and violent demonstrations last year, which included vandalism, arson attacks, and shootings. The vehicle also faced multiple safety recalls. In March 2025, regulators recalled nearly every Cybertruck on the road to address an issue with its exterior panels.

The production wind-down is scheduled for next year. Musk posted the news on the social platform X, specifying that the change will happen to support the Cybercab rollout. The factory will continue operating, but the allocation of space for the truck will decrease as the robotaxi line expands.