Elon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck
Tesla will wind down production of its Cybertruck vehicles at its Texas factory next year, Elon Musk says, according to BBC technology reporter Tom Gerken. Musk did not spell out whether it plans to stop making them entirely or shift production elsewhere, but did say the decision was to make room for building more of its self-driving Cybercab cars. The project's lead engineer, Wes Morrill, appeared to suggest the vehicle was being discontinued, writing on X that Cybertruck was an incredible technology development platform and lives on through Cybercab. With its distinctive angular looks, the Cybertruck attracted diehard fans, but was beset by delays before being launched in 2023 and has had disappointing sales numbers since. Musk responded to a user on X with the word true, adding that the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time. The vehicle has always been a passion project for Musk. However, there have always been big questions about whether consumers shared that view and whether the Cybertruck could cut through and earn a spot in the US' lucrative truck market. Its inauspicious introduction in 2019 saw its apparently unbreakable glass shatter during a live demonstration. After delays, the vehicle launched in 2023 with a novel angular design and a body made of stainless steel. While fans praised its retro-futuristic look, critics were far less kind. Several recalls, including one in 2025 affecting more than 46,000 Cybertrucks over concerns part of its trim could fall off, and pricing concerns also impacted the vehicle.