Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas to make way for Cybercab robotaxis
Elon Musk has said Tesla will gradually scale back Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas from mid-2027. The freed-up capacity is to be used for its autonomous Cybercab taxis.
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Tesla is preparing to end production of the Cybertruck, its angular electric pick-up. Chief executive Elon Musk announced it in a post on X, the platform he owns.
What Musk announced
In the post he wrote that Tesla will gradually reduce Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas from the middle of next year. Polish media say this means mid-2027. The reason is the need to make room for higher production of the Cybercab.
The Cybercab is an autonomous electric taxi designed to carry passengers without a driver. According to the Reuters news agency, it is one of Musk's key projects. He wants to turn Tesla from a carmaker into a company focused on artificial intelligence and robotics.
What happens next to the Cybertruck
It is not yet clear whether production of the pick-up will be moved to another plant or phased out entirely. The Austin factory is the only known Tesla site equipped to make the specific components for this model. As the BBC noted, Cybertruck sales have been disappointing.
What this means for you
Nothing in the available information suggests the decision will directly affect the prices or availability of Tesla cars in the UK. The announcement concerns production in Texas. The sources also give no details of any plans to launch the Cybercab in the UK or Poland.
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