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Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production for Cybercab

Outlets report that Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to phase out Cybertruck manufacturing to expand Cybercab production.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Nov 6, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Tesla plans to phase out Cybertruck manufacturing at its Texas plant next year.23
  • The company will use the factory space to increase output of driverless Cybercabs.1234

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk stated on social media that the automaker will phase out Cybertruck manufacturing at its Texas facility next year.23

Musk explained that the change is intended to free up assembly space to expand Cybercab production.1234

Cybercabs are built as autonomous, driverless taxis.24

Where sources agree

  • Tesla will phase out Cybertruck production4 of 4
  • Factory space will shift to Cybercab manufacturing4 of 4

Who covered this

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Sources

  1. 1TechCrunchTesla will stop making the Cybertruck in 2027 ↗
  2. 2The VergeTesla is ‘winding down’ production of the Cybertruck next year ↗
  3. 3MarketWatchIs it the end of the Cybertruck? Elon Musk announces factory will shift Tesla production. ↗
  4. 4BBC NewsElon Musk appears to signal the end of the road for Cybertruck ↗

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