GoKawiilTesla to wind down Cybertruck production in 2026, Musk says
Elon Musk announced via tweet that Tesla will stop building the Cybertruck next year to free up production capacity for the upcoming Cybercab. Tesla had originally targeted annual production of 250,000 Cybertrucks but has sold only about 70,000 units since launch, with SpaceX among the largest buyers absorbing unsold inventory.
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The quiet announcement, with no fanfare, suggests the Cybertruck fell well short of the ambitions Musk once set for it as Tesla's flagship design. Shifting resources to the Cybercab could signal a pivot toward Tesla's autonomous-vehicle strategy, though the company has not detailed how this transition will affect its broader product lineup or workforce.
- Tesla will end Cybertruck production in 2026 to prioritize the Cybercab.
- Cumulative Cybertruck sales reached only about 70,000 units against a 250,000-unit annual target.
- SpaceX reportedly bought significant numbers of Cybertrucks to offset weak consumer demand.
Source: theverge.com — Andrew J. Hawkins, 2026-11-07
Published there as: “Good riddance, Cybertruck!”
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