Musk’s futuristic Cybertruck rolls toward exit as Tesla pivots to robotaxi

The production of Tesla's Cybertruck is set to wind down at its Texas factory by mid-2027, according to CEO Elon Musk. The decision comes as Tesla pivots its focus towards the development of the Cybercab, a robotaxi vehicle. Musk stated on X that the Cybertruck will cease production at the Gigafactory Texas to accommodate the increased production of the Cybercab.

However, it remains unclear whether the truck will be discontinued entirely or whether outstanding orders will be fulfilled. Wes Morrill, the Cybertruck's lead engineer, noted that the Cybertruck was an "incredible technology development platform" that would continue to influence future products, such as the Cybercab. Despite initial enthusiasm and 250,000 preorders in 2019, Cybertruck sales have vastly underperformed expectations, with only 72,702 units sold since 2024.

The vehicle has faced numerous recalls, build quality complaints, and vandalism issues. Tesla's Cybertruck was unveiled in 2019 as a symbol of Musk's futuristic vision, but its sales have struggled to meet the company's ambitious goals. The robotaxi is central to Musk's strategy to transform Tesla into an artificial intelligence and robotics powerhouse, though the company still faces significant challenges in delivering fully autonomous driving technology.