Tesla Cybertruck faces an uncertain future after Musk reveals factory shift

Tesla’s Cybertruck may be nearing the end of its run in Texas. CEO Elon Musk told Reuters the company plans to wind down production of the electric pickup at its Austin-area plant around mid-2027, leaving uncertainty over what happens next. Musk said the change would free up factory space to increase production of the Cybercab, a two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals. CNBC reports the Cybertruck is currently built only at the Texas facility. Musk did not say whether production could move elsewhere or stop completely. The decision follows sharply weaker demand, with U.S. sales falling from 38,965 in 2024 to 20,237 in 2025, and estimated 11,586 sold in the first nine months of 2026. The Cybertruck also had safety recalls since late 2023, including a 2026 issue involving certain 18-inch steel wheels and brake rotor stud holes.