Tesla stock faces Cybertruck wind-down as Cybercab takes priority
Published on 11/11/2026 at 15:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTesla shifts factory capacity
- Elon Musk says Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas will wind down around mid-2027.
- Capacity is being redirected toward Tesla's two-seat Cybercab robotaxi.
- Refunds for many Cybertruck deposits add a customer-relations risk to the transition.
Tesla is preparing to wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas and redirect factory capacity to its Cybercab robotaxi. Yahoo Finance reported on Wednesday, November 11, that Chief Executive Elon Musk expects the truck line to close around the middle of 2027.
Musk first announced the planned production shift on November 5, saying Tesla needed the space for higher Cybercab output. On November 9, he said the Cybertruck order rate exceeded production capacity and that Tesla would return deposits to many customers. Tesla has not disclosed how many deposits are affected or the total amount involved.
Cybercab becomes the strategic priority
The decision puts a high-profile vehicle program behind Tesla's broader autonomy strategy. Musk said the issue was not that the Cybertruck was unprofitable, but that the opportunity cost of its manufacturing complexity outweighed the benefit of using the same capacity for more Cybercabs.
Tesla plans to add an extra shift before dismantling the Cybertruck line, according to the report. The move could help the company complete more existing orders, but it also leaves investors assessing whether Cybercab demand and production can scale quickly enough to replace the truck program's factory footprint.
Demand for the Cybertruck has fallen short of Tesla's early ambitions. Kelley Blue Book estimates cited by Yahoo Finance put US sales at 20,237 vehicles in 2025, down 48 percent from 2024. Tesla has not published an official Cybertruck order backlog, making Musk's comments on outstanding orders difficult to quantify.
Robotaxi expansion adds a second test
The production change coincides with Tesla's robotaxi rollout. Paid rides began in Austin in September, and the service expanded to San Antonio on November 9, according to the report. Yahoo Finance said San Antonio became the eighth US city in the network, although Tesla disclosed limited operating details for the launch.
Tesla stock traded at 347.00 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 15:05 CET on Wednesday, November 11. The next key test for investors is whether Tesla can convert the Cybercab transition into measurable production and service growth while managing Cybertruck refunds and customer expectations.
Tesla stock at a glance
- Company: Tesla Inc.
- ISIN: US88160R1014
- WKN: A1CX3T
- Xetra symbol: TL0
- Market: Xetra Frankfurt
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 347.00 euros at 15:05 CET on November 11, 2026
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