Cybertruck production ending in 2027 is now official. Tesla’s first move wasn’t a fire sale. It was a price hike. Elon Musk confirmed on November 6 that Gigafactory Texas will wind down Cybertruck production around the middle of next year. That frees up the line for the two-seat Cybercab. Days later, Tesla raised Cybertruck prices by as much as 10%. It also quietly paused orders on the cheapest trim.
That combination tells you almost everything about this truck’s final year. A discontinuation announcement followed by a price increase isn’t a coincidence. If you’re weighing whether to buy one now, here’s what actually matters.
Why is Cybertruck production ending in 2027?
Cybertruck production is ending because sales never came close to Tesla’s original target. Building a low-volume, unusual vehicle is expensive to keep justifying. Musk framed it as making room for Cybercab. But the numbers tell the real story.
Kelley Blue Book estimates, reported by multiple outlets, put U.S. Cybertruck sales at roughly 20,237 units in 2025. That’s a 48% drop from the year before. Through the first nine months of 2026, sales fell another 28%, to about 11,586 units. That’s a fraction of the 250,000-a-year volume Musk once predicted the Texas factory could handle. Tesla also ended production of the Model S and Model X earlier this year amid their own declining sales. So Cybertruck isn’t an isolated case of Tesla trimming an underperformer.
Why did Tesla raise prices on a truck it’s killing?
Tesla raised prices because Cybertruck’s remaining production run is now a finite, less flexible resource. It’s not because demand suddenly improved. The Premium AWD trim jumped from $84,990 to $92,490. The base Dual Motor AWD trim got pulled from new orders entirely, even though its price still shows higher on Tesla’s own configurator.
Add it up and the cheapest Cybertruck you can actually order today costs $92,490. That’s up from $69,990 just months ago. It’s a steep climb for a vehicle Tesla originally promised around $39,900 back in 2019.
Cybertruck pricing: then vs. now
| Trim | Price Before Hike | Price Now |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Motor AWD | $74,990 | $82,490 (paused for new orders) |
| Premium AWD | $84,990 | $92,490 |
| Cyberbeast | $99,990 | $102,490 |
Does a discontinued model always lose resale value?
Not always, but it’s a real risk here. Discontinued vehicles with strong existing fan bases sometimes hold value fine. Cybertruck combines declining sales with a polarizing design. That usually isn’t a recipe for strong resale.
We’ve seen this pattern before with other EVs facing an uncertain future. Our EV resale value breakdown for 2026 shows that models with shrinking demand tend to depreciate faster than mainstream competitors, regardless of brand name. A truck selling at roughly a tenth of its planned volume, as Electrek noted, doesn’t have the broad buyer pool that protects resale value over time.
Should you buy a Cybertruck before production ends?
I wouldn’t, at least not at today’s prices. Paying over $92,000 for a dying product line is a tough case to make. Tesla just hiked prices on it, resale data is thin, and the service and parts ecosystem will likely shrink over time.
If you already love the Cybertruck’s engineering, there’s a case for patience instead. The steer-by-wire system and rear-wheel steering are genuinely unusual in a production pickup. Buying used once prices settle after production ends might be the smarter entry point. Waiting also lets you see how Tesla handles parts availability and software support for a vehicle it’s walking away from, something CBS News flagged as still unresolved.
For buyers who want a capable EV truck without the discontinuation risk, it’s worth comparing alternatives before committing. Our Rivian R2 vs. Tesla comparison is a good place to start. And if you’re still deciding whether an EV makes sense for your situation at all, our full EV decision framework walks through the bigger-picture math.
What if you already own a Cybertruck?
Your truck stays on the road and keeps working exactly as it does today. Discontinuation doesn’t mean recall or stop-drive. The bigger question is long-term parts and software support. Gigafactory Texas is the only plant that builds it, and CNN has reported it appears Tesla intends to discontinue the truck entirely rather than shift production elsewhere.
FAQ
When exactly does Cybertruck production end?
Tesla has only said “around the middle” of 2027, without a specific final production date. The company is expected to share more detail, likely during an earnings call, before the wind-down begins.
Will Tesla build the Cybertruck at another factory?
It appears unlikely. Gigafactory Texas is currently the only site that manufactures the Cybertruck. Reporting suggests Tesla intends to discontinue the model rather than relocate production.
Is the Cybertruck getting cheaper before it’s discontinued?
No, the opposite happened. Tesla raised prices by up to 10% in the same week it confirmed the end of production. The entry price for any orderable Cybertruck now sits at $92,490.
Should I buy a used Cybertruck instead of new?
If you want one, used will likely be the better value. Wait until production actually ends and new-model price pressure eases. Before buying any used EV, check our used EV buying guide to avoid overpaying on a depreciating model.