Tesla to halt Cybertruck production timeline revealed

Tesla plans to shut down the Cybertruck production line in approximately eight months. Before then, the company intends to manufacture as many vehicles as possible, though Musk stated Tesla will have to refund deposits to many customers. He explained the decision by noting that demand for the Cybertruck exceeds production capacity.

Musk dismissed claims that the model is unprofitable. According to his assessment, the complexity of producing the Cybertruck makes it more advantageous to use factory space and resources for additional Cybercab production. He previously mentioned that Tesla plans to assemble two-seater robotaxis on these production lines.

The first Cybertrucks were delivered to customers in late 2023. Musk stated that the number of pre-orders reached 1 million, with annual sales forecasts of around 250,000 vehicles. However, these expectations were not met: Tesla has not disclosed individual sales figures for the model, while industry experts estimate approximately 71,000 units have been sold since deliveries began in November 2023.

Part of the demand was driven by companies within Musk’s ecosystem. SpaceX, which he leads and is the largest shareholder of, purchased $131 million worth of Cybertrucks from Tesla in 2025, as indicated in SpaceX’s registration statement ahead of its IPO. Another of Musk’s companies, xAI, before merging with SpaceX, bought Tesla Megapacks for its data centers for $430 million. According to a source, ending production may temporarily boost Cybertruck demand due to limited supply but is unlikely to bring sales closer to earlier forecasts.