Elon Musk's futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit

Elon Musk announced on Friday that the production of Tesla's Cybertruck will cease at the company's Texas factory around mid-2027, making way for the production of its Cybercab robotaxi. The CEO shared the news on social media platform X, without specifying if the truck would be built elsewhere or discontinued entirely, nor addressing the fate of any outstanding orders.

Lead engineer Wes Morrill emphasized that the Cybertruck "lives on through Cybercab" as a platform for technological advancements. Musk's announcement was met with disappointment from Tesla enthusiasts on X, but the CEO assured them that the Cybertruck "will be around for a long time." The truck, initially unveiled in November 2019, drew 250,000 preorders within days but has struggled to meet sales expectations.

Production was initially slated for 2021, with customer deliveries starting in late 2023. The Cybertruck, seen as an extension of Musk's image and ambitions, was frequently vandalized and associated with his political views during his tenure leading the Trump administration's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency. Despite its challenges, the Cybertruck has been sold internationally, with deliveries starting in South Korea in November 2025 and the UAE in January.

While the truck's impact on revenue is minimal, the Cybercab, a two-seat, steering-wheel-less vehicle unveiled in October 2024, marks a shift in Tesla's focus towards artificial intelligence and robotics.