Tesla Extends Cybertruck Production to Late Summer 2027 to Address Backlog

Technology · First reported 11 Nov, 18:24 · Updated 18:37

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will prolong Cybertruck assembly at its Texas Gigafactory through the end of summer 2027 to fulfill existing reservations. The decision postpones a previously announced shutdown aimed at clearing manufacturing space for the Cybercab robotaxi, leaving Tesla with only the Model 3 and Model Y in its consumer lineup once the pickup ends.

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will maintain Cybertruck production through late summer 2027 to work through remaining order backlogs.
The timeline extension comes days after Musk initially declared the vehicle line would halt around mid-2027 to make factory space for the autonomous Cybercab.
Tesla halted new consumer orders for cheaper dual all-wheel drive Cybertruck variants, keeping only higher-end models available.
Following the earlier discontinuation of Model S and Model X, the retirement of the Cybertruck leaves Tesla offering only the Model 3 and Model Y to individual car buyers.
Tesla has started deploying the pedal-less, two-seater Cybercab into a Texas robotaxi fleet, though NHTSA is evaluating whether the design meets motor vehicle safety standards.

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Key facts

Extended Production Window: End of summer 2027
Assembly Location: Giga Texas
Cyberbeast Price: About $110,000
TSLA Stock Reaction: Traded 4% higher
Pre-Announcement Sales Pace: Roughly 30,000 units per year
Investigating Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)