Tesla Production Shift: Cybertruck Output to Drop in 2027

Drivers waiting for a new Cybertruck should expect longer delivery times starting in 2027. Tesla plans to reduce manufacturing of its stainless steel electric pickup to make room for a new model. The change will occur at the company’s only production facility for the vehicle.

Elon Musk confirmed the shift in a social media post. He stated that Tesla will decrease Cybertruck output at Gigafactory Texas by mid-2027. The goal is to increase production of the Cybercab. Musk has positioned the Cybercab as a central part of Tesla’s future fleet strategy.

The Cybertruck has struggled to maintain strong sales figures since its debut. Kelley Blue Book estimated that vehicle sales dropped by 48 percent from 2024 to 2025. For the first nine months of 2025, sales fell by another 28 percent compared to the same period in the previous year. Tesla does not publish sales data broken down by specific models.

The truck has faced criticism for quality control issues. The company issued several recalls within months of the vehicle’s launch. In Europe, Tesla sales plummeted by 49 percent in the first two months of 2025. This decline happened even as the overall electric vehicle market grew in the region.

Musk’s political alignment with President Donald Trump and right-wing causes has made the brand a political symbol. His support for the Alternative for Germany party during national elections sparked widespread condemnation in Europe. The Cybertruck’s unconventional design has also divided potential buyers.

The production shift marks a concrete change in Tesla’s manufacturing priorities. The Texas plant will focus more resources on the autonomous taxi service. This move reflects the company’s pivot toward software-driven transportation solutions.