Tesla to scale back Cybertruck production, prioritizes new Cybercab model

The Austin plant is currently the only Tesla facility equipped to manufacture the Cybertruck’s unique components, though it remains unclear if production will relocate or cease entirely. Tesla has not yet responded to a request for comment.

“Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time,” Musk stated on X, praising the model as “the best vehicle Tesla has ever made” and characterizing the production reduction as “the end of an era.”

The Cybertruck’s unconventional, stainless-steel design has proven divisive, hindering its broader appeal, particularly outside the United States. Regulatory hurdles in Europe further limited its market potential. The vehicle has also experienced recalls and price adjustments, alongside quality control concerns.

Tesla consolidates Cybertruck sales into its “Other Models” category, which saw 8,295 deliveries in the third quarter, a decrease from 12,364 in the second quarter.

“Cybertruck was an incredible technology development platform and lives on through Cybercab,” said Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill on X.

The Cybercab, featuring distinctive butterfly doors and lacking traditional controls, represents a key investment for Musk as he aims to transform Tesla into an AI and robotics company. He envisions it as a core autonomous vehicle within a driverless network, ultimately becoming Tesla’s highest-volume vehicle for a robotaxi service. Paid rides in a limited Cybercab fleet began in Austin in September, although Tesla is currently addressing questions from the US auto safety agency regarding its self-certification for federal safety standards.