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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday that the company will begin reducing production of its electric Cybertruck at its Texas factory by mid-2027 to expand manufacturing of the Cybercab, its two-seater autonomous vehicle designed as a robotaxi.
Musk communicated the decision via the social network X, although he did not clarify whether Tesla will move Cybertruck production to another facility or if it will abandon the model entirely, as sales have fallen well short of initial expectations.
The truck, characterized by its angular design and stainless steel body, began deliveries in late 2023 and is currently manufactured exclusively in Texas.
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After unveiling the vehicle in 2019, Musk predicted in 2023 that Tesla would reach 250,000 annual sales, a figure that analysts point out has never been reached.
Tesla never specified the number of units of the pickup truck sold, but according to estimates by the consultancy Cox Automotive, Cybertruck deliveries in the United States fell by 48% in 2025 to 20,237 units, compared to the 38,965 sold in 2024.
Among the main buyers of the vehicle is SpaceX, the aerospace company also controlled by Musk, which spent $131 million to acquire Cybertrucks during 2025.
The model has also suffered from numerous quality and manufacturing issues, which have led to successive recalls.
The 2024 model year vehicles are included in 11 recall campaigns, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), due to defects that include issues with the accelerator and electrical failures.
The announcement marks a significant shift in Tesla's industrial strategy, as the company bets on robotaxis as one of its main future businesses and virtually abandons the pickup segment, which accounted for 17% of U.S. automobile sales in 2025.
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