Elon Musk says Tesla will ease off the Cybertruck to make space for robotaxis.
What Musk said
“Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production,” Musk posted on X on Nov. 6, 2026.
NBC News summarized the timing the same day, posting that Musk said Cybertruck production would wind down “around mid‑2027.”
Sales vs. hopes
TechCrunch reported the truck never fully matched sales expectations; the article notes Musk had projected 250,000 units per year. CNBC, citing Cox Automotive, reported an estimate of 20,237 Cybertrucks sold in the U.S. last year. The source article also states 38,965 U.S. sales in 2024.
Robotaxi push
TechCrunch said Tesla’s current focus is its robotaxi fleet. On Sept. 3, 2026, Musk posted on X: “Cybercabs have no steering wheels or pedals. They are designed and built for maximally efficient autonomous operation.”
The source article says Cybercabs have operated in Austin, Texas, for two months with no major problems, and that Tesla has said they will appear in Dallas this month, with more cities to follow.
Prices and timeline
The BBC reported the high‑spec “Cyberbeast” at about $102,000, with other models starting around $80,000. The truck was first announced in 2019.
Also claimed in the source
The article claims Tesla is ending production of the Model S and Model X to free capacity for Optimus humanoid robots. That assertion is presented in the article without a specific source document attached.
