Elon Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck output in eight months to focus on Cybercab robotaxis

Tesla chief executive Elon Musk announced that the company will wind down Cybertruck manufacturing in about eight months, aiming to produce as many pickups as possible before the shutdown. He rejected claims that the vehicle is unprofitable, arguing instead that the truck's manufacturing complexity carries an opportunity cost vastly outweighed by producing more two-seater Cybercab robotaxis at Giga Texas. [1][2]

Industry data paints a contrasting picture of buyer demand. Tesla built out capacity targeting 250,000 units annually and still lists over 125,000 units of installed capacity, but deliveries have hovered near a 30,000-vehicle annual pace. Experts calculate that Tesla has sold roughly 71,000 Cybertrucks in total since deliveries began in November 2023, with a notable portion absorbed by Musk's other ventures, including SpaceX. [1][2]