Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated that the company will begin winding down Cybertruck production around mid-2027, leaving thousands of reservation holders uncertain about whether they will receive their vehicles. Customers whose orders cannot be fulfilled before the production line closes will receive refunds on their deposits, Musk has confirmed.
In a series of posts on X, Musk said Tesla would try to manufacture as many Cybertrucks as possible before ending production. However, he acknowledged that the company would not be able to complete every outstanding reservation, making refunds necessary for a significant number of customers.
Tesla plans to introduce an additional manufacturing shift to increase output and work through pending orders before the shutdown. Despite the proposed production push, the company expects some reservation holders to receive their money back instead of the electric pickup.
The planned timeline marks a major change for the Cybertruck, which was once expected to become one of Tesla’s important vehicle programmes.
Tesla Shifts Production Capacity Towards Cybercab
The decision to wind down Cybertruck manufacturing is tied to Tesla’s increasing focus on autonomous driving and its Cybercab robotaxi programme.
The company intends to redirect manufacturing capacity towards the Cybercab, a key part of Musk’s broader strategy to build an autonomous mobility business. Tesla is also developing vehicles based on its next-generation vehicle platform as it changes its long-term production priorities.
This shift suggests that Tesla is placing greater emphasis on autonomous vehicles and emerging mobility technologies rather than continuing to expand its existing electric pickup lineup.
For Cybertruck reservation holders, the transition means the remaining production period could determine whether they receive their vehicles or have to settle for a deposit refund.
Cybertruck Sales Dropped 48% in 2025
The planned production wind-down comes after the Cybertruck recorded a substantial decline in US sales.
Tesla started delivering the electric pickup towards the end of 2023, almost four years after unveiling it. Although the vehicle attracted considerable attention, its commercial performance has fallen short of Musk’s earlier ambitions.
Kelley Blue Book estimates show that Tesla sold 38,965 Cybertrucks in the US in 2024. Sales declined to 20,237 units in 2025, marking a 48% year-over-year drop.
The figures are considerably below Musk’s earlier projection that annual Cybertruck deliveries could eventually reach around 250,000 units.
The difference between the projected annual volume and actual sales highlights the difficulties Tesla has faced in building sustained demand for the electric pickup.
Tesla Reconsiders Its Long-Term Vehicle Strategy
The Cybertruck decision reflects a wider change in Tesla’s manufacturing priorities. The company’s latest quarterly filing points towards increased attention on autonomous driving technology and new vehicle programmes as part of its future production expansion.
The Cybercab and vehicles developed on Tesla’s next-generation platform are expected to play important roles in this strategy.
Ending Cybertruck production would allow Tesla to redirect resources towards these programmes rather than maintain the existing pickup manufacturing line.
For customers who have already placed reservations, the immediate question is whether Tesla can complete their orders before the middle of 2027. Those who miss out are expected to receive refunds, as the company attempts to clear as many pending orders as possible before production comes to an end.
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