In a post on X, Musk said demand for the Cybertruck had exceeded the company’s current production capacity. Tesla plans to manufacture as many vehicles as possible before shutting down the production line in about eight months, but will have to return deposits to some customers, Anadolu Agency reported.
He did not specify how many orders remained outstanding, how many buyers would receive refunds or what criteria would determine which orders were fulfilled.
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Musk dismissed suggestions that the decision was driven by the vehicle’s profitability, saying the resources required to manufacture the Cybertruck could generate greater value if redirected towards production of Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi.
Tesla announced that Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory Texas would wind down around mid-2027. Musk later said the company would introduce an additional production shift to complete more orders before dismantling the production line.
The factory’s space, workforce and equipment are expected to be redirected towards expanding Cybercab manufacturing. The two-seat autonomous vehicle is designed to operate without a steering wheel or pedals.
Tesla began delivering the stainless-steel Cybertruck in late 2023. However, US sales fell 48% in 2025 to 20,237 vehicles, down from 38,965 in 2024, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates.
The figures were well below Musk’s earlier projection that annual Cybertruck sales could eventually reach around 250,000 units.
