Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to build more Cybercabs

Tesla will wind down production of the Cybertruck at its Texas factory next year, Elon Musk said on Friday, 6 November 2026, to "make room" for building more of its self-driving Cybercab robotaxis, the BBC reported.

Musk did not say whether Tesla will stop making the pickup altogether or move it to another plant. But the project's lead engineer, Wes Morrill, wrote on X that the "Cybertruck was an incredible technology development platform and lives on through Cybercab", and when a fan lamented it being "discontinued next year", Musk replied "true", adding that "the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time."

Cybertruck price in rupees

Today the top Cyberbeast model sells for $102,000 in the US, about Rs 28.2 million at the interbank rate of Rs 276.67 to the dollar (see today's dollar rate). An earlier fully equipped version was priced at $61,000, the BBC reported, about Rs 16.9 million at today's rate. Those are US prices before shipping, customs duty and taxes: Tesla does not sell in Pakistan, and a used import would be taxed under the import schemes. Run any figure through our currency converter or car registration tax calculator.

Why the Cybertruck struggled

• Launch gaffe. At the 2019 unveiling, Musk's demonstration of the "unbreakable" armoured glass ended with the window shattering on stage.
• Delays. Tesla said it had 146,000 orders in 2019, but the truck did not reach buyers until 2023.
• Sales. Since launch, sales have been disappointing for a vehicle aimed at the lucrative US pickup market.
• Recalls. In 2025 Tesla recalled more than 46,000 Cybertrucks over a trim panel that could come loose.

The stainless-steel, angular design won diehard fans, some of whom compared it to something from Blade Runner, while critics called it ugly.

What comes next: Cybercab

The Cybercab is Tesla's two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, built for its self-driving ride service. Shifting the Texas line to it signals where Musk sees Tesla's future: autonomous fleets rather than niche pickups.

For readers in Pakistan

Cybertrucks seen on Pakistani roads are private imports, and their owners rely on Tesla's US-based support and parts. Musk's promise that the existing fleet "will be around for a long time" suggests parts and software updates will continue. For local electric options, see our auto news and our report on Thatta Cement's plan to sell affordable electric cars.