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Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production next year, according to an InsideEVs report. Cox Automotive estimates cited by InsideEVs put 2024 sales at 38,965 vehicles and show a 48.1% decline in 2025; the exact end date and Tesla’s full production plans were not provided.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Thursday night that the company will wind down Cybertruck production next year, according to InsideEVs, putting the electric pickup’s future in doubt after a sharp estimated sales decline. Cox Automotive estimates cited in the report put Cybertruck sales at 38,965 in 2024, followed by a 48.1% drop in 2025.
The announcement follows a launch that fell well short of Tesla’s original schedule and several specifications and price points presented at the truck’s 2019 reveal. Tesla had projected deliveries beginning in 2021 for some versions and 2022 for its tri-motor model. Deliveries began in 2023, nearly three years after the first planned date, according to InsideEVs.
The 2019 presentation included a $40,000 starting price, more than 500 miles of range, towing capacity above 14,000 pounds and payload capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. InsideEVs reports that most of those targets were not met in the production vehicles. The maximum EPA-rated range cited in the report is 325 miles; the promised bed-mounted battery pack intended to extend range to 470 miles did not reach production.
Prices also rose well above the initial target. The report says the first Foundation Series tri-motor model cost $120,000, while a rear-wheel-drive version priced at $60,000 appeared later and was discontinued. InsideEVs said the least expensive model available near the end of the run cost $82,000 and Tesla had stopped taking orders for it.
A Setback for Tesla’s Electric Pickup
The planned wind-down would mark a major reversal for a vehicle Musk once said could sell 250,000 to 500,000 units a year. The sales estimates cited by InsideEVs are far below that projection, though estimates of annual sales should not be confused with Tesla’s production capacity or order-book claims.
The development also reflects difficulties across the electric-pickup market. InsideEVs reports that the Ford F-150 Lightning’s annual sales peaked at 33,510, below Ford’s planned capacity of 150,000 a year, while General Motors has scaled back its electric-truck production plans. High prices, towing-related range concerns and charging access have challenged demand for electric trucks, according to the report.
For buyers and competitors, a Cybertruck production wind-down could narrow the range of electric pickups on offer and prompt questions about Tesla’s plans for service, parts and support for vehicles already sold. The company’s specific arrangements for existing owners have not been provided in the source material.
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From 2019 Promises to Production
Tesla revealed the Cybertruck in 2019, presenting it as a vehicle that could reset the electric-truck market. Its bold price and performance claims helped attract attention, and Tesla later said it had received more than a million preorders. That figure represents claimed reservations, not completed purchases.
Deliveries started in 2023, and 2024 was the first full year of sales. Cox Automotive estimates cited by InsideEVs put sales that year at 38,965 vehicles. The same report says estimated sales fell 48.1% in 2025. It does not provide a 2025 unit total or specify the comparison details beyond the percentage decline.
Electric pickups from other manufacturers have faced similar commercial hurdles, but the Cybertruck’s trajectory is particularly notable because Tesla set high sales expectations shortly before deliveries began. The wider market also weakened amid a broader pullback in electric-vehicle demand and regulatory changes, according to InsideEVs.
“Cybertruck production will wind down next year.”
— Elon Musk, as reported by InsideEVs
Timing and Owner Support Remain Open
The source does not include a direct Tesla statement, a production schedule or a specific date for the wind-down. It is also unclear whether Tesla plans a gradual reduction, a particular final production run or an abrupt stop. The report does not establish whether the decision is final or whether the company could revise its plans.
Tesla has not provided details in the supplied material about future service, replacement parts, warranty support or the status of existing orders. Those questions matter to current owners and prospective buyers, but the production announcement alone does not answer them. The 2025 sales figures are estimates attributed to Cox Automotive through InsideEVs, not a Tesla-reported total.
Tesla’s Production Plan Is the Next Test
The next useful update would be a direct Tesla announcement clarifying the schedule, the models affected and whether production will end entirely or continue at a lower rate. The company’s statements about orders, deliveries and support for current owners will also help show what the wind-down means in practice.
Until Tesla provides those details, the reported plan and sales estimates offer a picture of the Cybertruck’s difficulties but not a full account of its future. Buyers considering an order should check current availability and delivery terms directly with Tesla rather than assume that production will continue on a particular timetable.
Key Questions
Is Tesla ending Cybertruck production?
Elon Musk reportedly said production will wind down next year. The supplied report does not give a specific final date or confirm whether production will stop entirely.
How many Cybertrucks did Tesla sell?
Cox Automotive estimates cited by InsideEVs put sales at 38,965 in 2024, the first full year. The report says estimated sales fell 48.1% in 2025 but does not provide the total number of vehicles for that year.
How did the production Cybertruck compare with the original targets?
InsideEVs says the truck arrived years later than planned and missed several targets announced in 2019, including the $40,000 starting price and more than 500 miles of range. The report gives a maximum EPA-rated range of 325 miles.
What does the announcement mean for current owners?
The supplied material does not say how Tesla will handle service, parts, warranties or existing orders. Owners should seek current guidance directly from Tesla.
Source: insideevs.com
