‘End of an era’: Tesla’s Cybertruck makes way for Musk’s robotaxi bet

The Straits Times · The Straits Times · 2026-11-06 13:11 UTC

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production as Musk shifts focus to Cybercab and robotaxi ambitions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

- Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production in Texas around mid-2027. Elon Musk said this will make room for the new Cybercab, which is central to Tesla’s robotaxi plans.

- Cybertruck sales have been weak. Kelley Blue Book said US sales fell to 20,237 in 2025, down 48% from 2024 and far below Musk’s 250,000-a-year target.

- The truck faced criticism from its launch. Its sharp design hurt sales and blocked Europe approval, while the Cybercab now carries Tesla’s push to become an AI and robotics company.

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