GoKawiilTesla to end Cybertruck production in mid-2026, Musk says
Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2026 to make room for increased Cybercab output. The vehicle, built exclusively at that plant due to its unique stainless steel body, sold fewer than 50,000 units despite Musk's claims of over a million reservations, with US sales down 28 percent year-over-year through the first three quarters of this year. Tesla has not confirmed to WIRED whether production will end entirely.
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The shift suggests Tesla may be prioritizing its planned robotaxi-style Cybercab over a product line that struggled commercially and drew persistent complaints about design flaws, reliability, and rusting. The timing—coming shortly after a US price hike and an order pause on the entry-level model—could indicate the Cybertruck was already losing its place in Tesla's lineup. The episode may also feed into broader scrutiny of how Musk's public demand claims have compared with actual delivery figures.
- Musk says Cybertruck output will wind down around mid-2026 at Gigafactory Texas.
- US Cybertruck sales fell 28% year-over-year through Q3, totaling under 50,000 units lifetime.
- Tesla has not confirmed to WIRED whether Cybertruck production will stop completely or be replaced by Cybercab.
Source: wired.com — Jeremy White, 2026-11-06
Published there as: “RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly Absurd”
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