Tesla will end production of its Cybertruck around mid-2027, after years of weak demand for the angular electric pickup, which fell significantly short of Elon Musk's initial projection of 250,000 annual sales according to a report by Reuters.
The electric vehicle has faced multiple challenges since its market rollout in late 2023, including 11 recalls issued by US traffic safety administrators for various hardware and software issues. Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in the United States last year, marking a 48 percent decline from 38,965 units in 2024.
The Cybertruck's sharp stainless steel exterior also prevented regulatory approval in major international markets such as Europe due to pedestrian impact safety regulations.
Musk stated that phasing out the model will free up manufacturing capacity at the Austin plant to scale production of the Cybercab, a two-seater autonomous robotaxi equipped without any steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors.
Tesla began offering paid rides in a limited fleet of Cybercabs in Austin in September, though the vehicle faces an ongoing audit by federal safety regulators regarding its self-certification compliance.
Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill commented on the transition, stating, "Cybertruck was an incredible technology development platform and lives on through Cybercab".