Tesla’s Cybertruck has reached the end of the road.
Elon Musk announced on Friday that the electric car maker will reduce production of stainless steel pickup trucks at its Texas plant by mid-2027. Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, said the move was to “make room for increased Cybercab production,” referring to Tesla’s self-driving taxis.
Tesla debut The 2019 Cybertruck grabs attention with its boxy design and futuristic looks. Tesla claims the vehicle is a rolling fortress that can tow 14,000 pounds and withstand hits from sledgehammers and even guns. But the car has been plagued by quality issues and faced multiple recalls.
It’s unclear whether other factories will continue to produce the Cybertruck, although that seems unlikely. According to Forbes, Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas is the only factory currently producing this pickup truck.
Tesla only sells 20,237 Cybertrucks By 2025, that number will be down from 38,965 last year, according to Kelley Blue Book. After the truck begins commercial production in 2023, Musk has expected annual sales of Cybertruck to reach 250,000 units. The car originally sold for $60,990.
The Cybertruck has also been at the center of debate over Musk’s role in the Trump administration as head of Government Effectiveness. In order to express protest, some people were damaged Cybertruck at a Tesla dealership.