AUSTIN, November 9, 2026: Tesla plans to end production of its Cybertruck electric pickup in mid-2027 and refund deposits to many customers whose orders cannot be fulfilled before the production line closes, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Monday.
Musk said the company would attempt to manufacture as many Cybertrucks as possible over the next eight months, but outstanding orders exceeded the number of vehicles Tesla expects to produce during that period.
In a post on X, Musk said Tesla would have to return deposits to a substantial number of customers as it prepares to discontinue the pickup truck’s production.
The announcement follows Musk’s statement last week that Tesla would introduce an additional production shift at its Texas factory to fulfil remaining Cybertruck orders before dismantling the assembly line.
The production facilities and resources currently allocated to the Cybertruck will be redirected towards increasing output of Tesla’s Cybercab, an autonomous vehicle central to the company’s robotaxi strategy.
Musk confirmed on Friday that Cybertruck production would be phased out by mid-2027 as Tesla expands its focus on autonomous transportation.
Tesla began delivering the Cybertruck in late 2023 after years of anticipation surrounding the unconventional electric pickup.
However, the vehicle’s commercial performance has fallen significantly below Musk’s earlier expectations.
According to automotive research firm Kelley Blue Book, Cybertruck sales in the United States declined 48% to 20,237 vehicles in 2025.
The figure was substantially lower than Musk’s previous projection that annual Cybertruck sales could eventually reach 250,000 units.
Despite the reported decline in annual sales, Musk indicated that outstanding orders now exceed Tesla’s remaining production capacity ahead of the planned shutdown.
The decision marks a shift in Tesla’s manufacturing priorities as the company directs more resources towards autonomous driving technology and its Cybercab programme.
Tesla has not disclosed how many Cybertruck customers will receive refunds or the total value of outstanding deposits.