Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027.^[1] Five days later he announced that production will be extended through the end of summer 2027.^[2] Either way the truck has an end date, less than four years after it went on sale. Why it is ending Tesla will use the factory space to ramp up production of its Cybercab robotaxi.^[3] The Cybertruck gained a niche following but did not achieve mass-market sales.^[4] It has had poor sales since its launch in late 2023.^[5] Why the date moved The order rate is far higher than Tesla's production rate.^[6] That is a late rush for a vehicle that is going away, not a reversal of its record. Even with the extension, Tesla will return deposits to many order holders.^[7] Some customers posted negative reactions on social media.^[8] Musk said extending production is not the most profitable choice for the company.^[9] The record Tesla began customer deliveries in late 2023.^[10] The 2024 Cybertruck was subject to 11 voluntary recalls, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.^[11] Tesla recalled around 46,000 Cybertrucks in March 2025.^[12] One buyer was close to home. SpaceX, another Musk company, spent $131 million buying Cybertrucks at retail price.^[13]