Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Texas factory, Musk says

Tesla intends to cease production of the Cybertruck at its Texas factory around the middle of next year, CEO Elon Musk announced on X. The decision aims to make room for the production of the Cybercab, Musk revealed. It remains uncertain whether Cybertruck manufacturing will shift to another site or be discontinued entirely. The Austin plant, Tesla's sole facility capable of producing the unique Cybertruck components, is currently the only known Tesla location equipped to do so.

Tesla has not yet commented on the matter outside of regular business hours. Musk emphasized that the Cybertruck remains a crucial technology development platform, ensuring its legacy lives on through the Cybercab. The Cybertruck, Musk's ambitious response to traditional pickup trucks from established automakers like Ford, has yet to gain the mass-market popularity Musk anticipated since its debut in 2023.

The vehicle has also encountered numerous recalls and quality control issues, alongside frequent price adjustments. Concurrently, Musk has prioritized the Cybercab as the cornerstone of Tesla's robotaxi plans. In the long term, Musk envisions Tesla transitioning into a robotics and self-driving company, with the Cybercab serving as its primary autonomous model within a broader network of driverless vehicles.