Tesla’s Cybertruck is likely to be discontinued, with production set to “wind down” in 2027, according to a post by Elon Musk on X. The company’s CEO stated that production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas will be reduced to make room for increased cybercab production.
The Cybertruck has had a tumultuous history since its unveiling as a concept in 2019. The event was marred by controversy when Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s design chief, hurled a metal ball at the vehicle, shattering the supposedly shatter-proof glass.
The Cybertruck was initially expected to go on sale in the US in 2021 with a starting price of US$39,990. However, by the time the production car was launched in late 2023, the price of the base rear-wheel drive model had increased to US$60,990.
Sales of the Cybertruck have been underwhelming, with Kelley Blue Book reporting 38,965 units sold in 2024 and 20,237 units sold in 2025. They have only been produced in left-hand drive and have been limited to sales in North America and some Gulf countries.
The Cybertruck has been plagued by controversy, including concerns about the safety of its sharply pointed stainless steel body and issues with reliability, tuning, and durability. Viral videos have emerged showing Cybertrucks breaking down or getting stuck on off-road tracks.
Last month, Tesla cancelled and refunded Australian orders for the Cybertruck and confirmed that plans to produce the vehicle for Australia and New Zealand had been discontinued.
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