Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027. Elon Musk announced it on X on Friday, 6 November 2026. If you own a Cybertruck or have an order open, the two questions that matter are how long the truck stays on sale and what happens to parts and service. The second has a partial answer. The first does not.
Musk's full statement, as quoted by the Austin American-Statesman, was: "Tesla will be winding down production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year to make room for increased Cybercab production."
What Musk confirmed, and what he didn't
Musk confirmed three things: production is winding down, it happens at Giga Texas, and the floor space is going to the Cybercab, Tesla's robotaxi.
He did not say the Cybertruck is dead. Carscoops points out that he never said so explicitly. NBC News reports it is unclear whether production would move elsewhere or end entirely. However, NBC notes the Austin plant is the only known Tesla facility equipped to make the truck's specialized components. CBS News says a move to another factory appears unlikely. Treat "wind down" as the confirmed fact and "end" as the likely outcome.
The date is approximate too. "Around the middle of next year" is not a fixed cutoff.
Parts and service: a Tesla engineer says support continues
This matters most to existing owners. Musk's post itself doesn't cover it, but Carscoops reports that Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill said Tesla will maintain spare parts and service. Not a Tesla App also reports that Tesla will keep supplying parts and service.
What is still missing is how long Tesla will keep selling trucks it has already built.
Why Tesla is pulling back
Sales never came close to the plan. Musk predicted annual sales of 250,000 after commercial production began in 2023, CBS News reports.
The truck also had a rough start. Carscoops notes the production price landed about 50% above the promised $39,900 base.
Investors didn't mind. Tesla stock rose 4.7% on Friday after the announcement, per CBS.
If you are thinking about buying one now
Check the price in Tesla's configurator on the day you order rather than relying on any figure you read earlier.
Before you sign, ask Tesla in writing what it commits to on parts and service for the truck you are buying. An engineer's public comment is useful, but a written answer tied to your purchase is better. Factor in that a discontinued, slow-selling model can be harder to resell. No source in this report has data on Cybertruck resale values yet.
What to watch for next
Two things from Tesla would answer most remaining questions: a stated last day to order a Cybertruck, and a formal written policy on how long parts and service support will last.
