“Elon Musk once said the Cybertruck would be Tesla’s ‘best product ever.’ Now he’s winding down production”

Key points

• Elon Musk announced phasing out Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-next year.
• The move shifts Tesla's focus to increased Cybercab production as an alternative.
• Cybertruck faced delays, recalls, and rising prices since its 2019 reveal.
• Sales dropped from 38,965 in 2024 to 20,237 in 2025 in the U.S., per Kelley Blue Book.
• Tesla scales autonomous Cybercab / robotaxi prospects despite regulatory scrutiny.