Tesla built a Texas line that can make more than 125,000 Cybertrucks a year, then sold an estimated 20,237 of them in the US in 2025. Now it’s official, with the Cybertruck discontinued: Elon Musk said on Nov. 6, 2026, that production at Gigafactory Texas will wind down around mid-2027 so the space can build more Cybercab robotaxis. If you’re shopping for one, buy it only as a truck you plan to keep, at today’s price, with no bet on a discount or a collector premium.
Quick answer: Yes, the Tesla Cybertruck is being discontinued. Elon Musk posted on X on Nov. 6, 2026, that Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas will wind down around mid-2027 to free up space for the Cybercab. Tesla hasn’t named a final build date, and Musk says the existing fleet will be around for a long time.
Why is the Cybertruck discontinued?
Musk gave one reason: factory floor space. CNBC reported on Nov. 6 that he posted early that Friday morning about ending Cybertruck production in Texas to make room for the two-seat Cybercab, which is built in the same plant alongside the Model Y. When a user then called the truck discontinued, Musk replied: “True, but the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.”
The numbers explain the rest. Cox Automotive estimated US Cybertruck sales at 20,237 in 2025, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024, per CNBC’s report. Tesla’s own third-quarter 2026 update, dated Oct. 21, lists installed Cybertruck capacity in Texas at more than 125,000 units a year. Put those side by side and 2025 sales filled roughly 16% of that capacity. That’s our math, and capacity isn’t output, but a line running that far below its design rate costs money every shift.
What is replacing it at Gigafactory Texas?
The Cybercab. Tesla’s Q3 update lists Cybercab capacity in Texas at more than 125,000 a year as well, and says the company began giving Robotaxi rides in Cybercabs in Austin on Sept. 3. Tesla also reported nearly 2 million cumulative unsupervised Robotaxi miles by the end of the quarter.
So the swap is one low-volume consumer truck for a vehicle Tesla wants to run in its own fleet. It’s a business call about where Tesla expects its revenue to come from, and pickup buyers aren’t part of that plan. If you’re curious how other automakers are approaching hands-off driving in trucks, GM’s eyes-off driving plan for full-size trucks takes the opposite route by putting the tech into the pickups themselves.
Should you still buy a Cybertruck in 2026?
Start with price. Motor1 reported on Aug. 25, 2026 that Tesla raised the Dual Motor AWD to $74,990 and the Premium AWD to $84,990, both up $5,000, while the Cyberbeast stayed at $99,990. Tesla changes configurator prices without notice, so check the live number before you order.
The mistake people make at this point is assuming an end-of-production announcement means a fire sale. It might not. Tesla sells direct at a fixed price, so there’s no dealer lot full of aging inventory to discount, and any price cut is Tesla’s call alone. Musk’s posts also didn’t promise anything about parts timelines or software support, which is the question that matters to someone keeping a truck for 8 to 10 years.
Resale is the other risk. A sales slide like the 48% drop in 2025 tells you used demand was soft before this news, and a discontinued model rarely gets a boost from it. If Tesla offers you a lease, the residual value risk sits with the lessor rather than you, which is the safer structure on a truck with an uncertain future. If you’re buying with cash, assume ordinary depreciation and no collector bump.
What happens to current Cybertruck owners?
Your truck keeps working, and Musk says the fleet will be around for a long time. Recalls don’t stop when production does. CNBC noted that NHTSA records list 11 voluntary recalls for the 2024 Cybertruck, ranging from a pedal that could get trapped to an inverter fault that could cut drive power. Run your VIN on the NHTSA recall site every few months, since fixes can keep coming after the line stops.
Body panels are the real long-term question. The Cybertruck’s stainless steel exterior is unique to it, and Tesla hasn’t said how long it will stock those panels, so a minor collision years from now could mean longer repair waits. Get an insurance quote before you commit, since repair cost drives premiums.
If you’re weighing an electric pickup against gas, our explainer on how gas vehicles compare with hybrids and EVs and our EPA-ranked list of the most efficient pickups lay out the running costs. Shoppers who want a Tesla-style EV with a long future might also look at the 2027 Mustang Mach-E’s new pricing.
Cybertruck discontinued FAQ
Is the Tesla Cybertruck being discontinued?
Yes. Elon Musk said on X on Nov. 6, 2026, that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027. When a user called the truck discontinued, Musk replied that this was true and added that the existing fleet will be around for a long time. Tesla hasn’t announced a final production date.
Why is Tesla stopping Cybertruck production?
Musk said Tesla needs the factory space in Texas to build more Cybercab robotaxis. Sales were also weak. Cox Automotive estimated US Cybertruck sales at 20,237 in 2025, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024, while Tesla lists installed Cybertruck capacity in Texas at more than 125,000 a year.
How much does a Cybertruck cost now?
After an August 2026 price increase reported by Motor1, the Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD costs $74,990, the Premium AWD $84,990 and the Cyberbeast $99,990. Tesla sells direct and changes prices on its configurator without notice, so check the live figure before ordering. The end of production doesn’t guarantee a discount.
With the Cybertruck discontinued, the fact to anchor on is the gap Tesla couldn’t close: a plant tooled for 125,000-plus trucks a year sold an estimated 20,237 in 2025, and those 125,000 slots now go to a two-seat robotaxi.