Cybertruck Fans Turn on Musk Over Planned Production Halt

Tesla’s plan to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory around mid-2027 has unsettled some of the pickup’s most devoted owners and online supporters. Elon Musk has said the move would make room for more Cybercab production and that demand for Cybertrucks exceeds the number Tesla can build before the line closes.

Owners have voiced concern about pending orders, future repairs and access to parts. Michael Goldman, who runs a Facebook group with more than 82,000 members, said he had received anxious messages from members. He had considered buying a second truck, but a price increase of about $8,000 helped persuade him not to proceed.

Troy Meekhof, a Tesla enthusiast known online as “the Cybertruck Guy,” argues that the company did not do enough to make the pickup succeed. He has pointed to a lack of advertising and price cuts, and says Tesla’s shift toward autonomous vehicles risks alienating customers. A petition he describes as mostly symbolic has gathered more than 5,000 signatures.

Some supporters say they feel betrayed by the decision. Drew Million, who ordered a second Cybertruck for work, hopes it will arrive before production ends. He says the remaining Tesla lineup does not include a flagship vehicle that meets his needs.

Tesla’s vehicle lineup would narrow to the Model 3 and Model Y, following the earlier discontinuation of the Model S and Model X. Musk has said Tesla will try to build as many Cybertrucks as possible before the shutdown, but expects to refund some deposits. Aftermarket company Unplugged Performance has offered to discuss producing the truck under license, with investor funding.