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Musk says Tesla to wind down production of Cybertruck, shift to Cybercab robotaxi

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Just The News · collected 2026-11-06 · by Kevin Killough

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Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla will reduce production of the Cybertruck at its Texas factory next year to make way for increased production of the Cybercab robotaxi. Musk did not provide further details about the shift or future production plans beyond noting that the Cybertruck fleet will continue operating for a long time. According to Cox Automotive, Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks last year, down from 38,965 in the previous year.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on X that the company will wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas around mid-2027. This decision comes after years of poor sales; Tesla sold only 20,237 Cybertrucks in the US last year, a 48% decline from 2024 and far below Musk’s previous prediction of selling 250,000 units annually. The production shift is to accommodate increased output for the newly launched Cybercab model, which Tesla sees as central to its robotaxi ambitions.

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Musk says Tesla to wind down production of Cybertruck, shift to Cybercab robotaxi Tesla doesn't break out its sales by model or region, but Cox Automotive estimated the company sold 20,237 units last year, down from 38,965 in 2024. Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the company will begin "winding down" production on the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory next year. "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production," Musk said in a post on X. Musk didn't provide any details on the decision, including whether the vehicle would be produced at a different facility.
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Musk says Tesla to wind down production of Cybertruck, shift to Cybercab robotaxi Tesla doesn't break out its sales by model or region, but Cox Automotive estimated the company sold 20,237 units last year, down from 38,965 in 2024. Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the company will begin "winding down" production on the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory next year. "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production," Musk said in a post on X. Musk didn't provide any details on the decision, including whether the vehicle would be produced at a different facility.
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Musk says Tesla to wind down production of Cybertruck, shift to Cybercab robotaxi Tesla doesn't break out its sales by model or region, but Cox Automotive estimated the company sold 20,237 units last year, down from 38,965 in 2024. Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the company will begin "winding down" production on the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory next year. "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production," Musk said in a post on X. Musk didn't provide any details on the decision, including whether the vehicle would be produced at a different facility.
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Musk says Tesla to wind down production of Cybertruck, shift to Cybercab robotaxi Tesla doesn't break out its sales by model or region, but Cox Automotive estimated the company sold 20,237 units last year, down from 38,965 in 2024. Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the company will begin "winding down" production on the Cybertruck at its Texas gigafactory next year. "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production," Musk said in a post on X. Musk didn't provide any details on the decision, including whether the vehicle would be produced at a different facility. asserted
vehicle → say → facility
In response to another user who commented on the post, Musk said the "Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time." asserted
fleet → comment → time
Tesla began deliveries of Cybertrucks in 2023. asserted
Tesla → begin → 2023
It's produced exclusively at the Texas facility alongside the Tesla Model Y and two-seat Cybercab, CNBC reported. asserted
CNBC → produce → Y
Musk had predicted that annual sales of the Cybertruck would eventually hit 250,000 units. asserted
sales → predict → units
Tesla doesn't break out its sales by model or region, but Cox Automotive estimated the company sold 20,237 units last year, down from 38,965 in 2024. asserted
company → break → 2024
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