Tesla plans to wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027, according to Elon Musk, freeing capacity for the Cybercab robotaxi. The decision follows weak demand, multiple recalls, quality-control problems, high pricing and limited appeal for the electric pickup, which began customer deliveries in late 2023. Tesla sold 20,237 Cybertrucks in the United States during 2025, down 48% from 38,965 in 2024 and far below Musk's earlier projection of about 250,000 annual sales. Tesla has not said whether production will move elsewhere or end entirely, while Austin remains the only known facility equipped to build the truck's specialized components. The shift underscores Tesla's growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and robotics. Its two-seat Cybercab, designed without a steering wheel or pedals, has begun limited paid rides in Austin and is central to the company's planned robotaxi network, though broader deployment faces regulatory and technological hurdles. Tesla shares rose 5% intraday after the announcement, as investors assessed whether autonomous transport can deliver the growth the Cybertruck failed to achieve. The company is also facing scrutiny over preliminary Tesla–SpaceX merger discussions.