Tesla Extends Cybertruck Production Into Late Summer 2027

Tesla will continue making the electric pickup for several months longer than previously planned, Elon Musk said on November 11. The company had been expected to end production around mid-2027, but Musk said the revised schedule would give it more time to handle the order backlog.

The extension follows Musk’s earlier explanation that Tesla intended to discontinue the truck because of manufacturing complexity, despite saying it remained profitable. He also said the company would need to refund deposits to many customers because demand for orders exceeds its production capacity.

Musk said continuing production was not the best choice for maximizing profit, but argued that sentiment had a place in the decision. Tesla’s plan is to build as many trucks as it can before closing the production line.

The Cybertruck drew more than 1 million reservations after its 2019 unveiling, each requiring a $100 deposit. Musk then projected annual sales of 150,000 to 250,000 vehicles. Cox Automotive data cited in the reports put Tesla’s total Cybertruck sales at about 76,000 over the past three years, including sales to SpaceX worth $131 million in 2025.

Some customers have complained online that they are still waiting for their trucks. The extended schedule gives Tesla more time to fulfill orders, though the company has said many customers will still have their deposits returned.