Tesla to refund Cybertruck deposits, Musk confirms official production halt in 2027
(Note: The information in this article is based on November 2026)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed on X platform that, because the Cybertruck production line is scheduled to close in 8 months, the company will refund deposits to a large number of reservation holders who have not yet received their vehicles. The model is expected to officially end production in mid-2027.
Musk stated that the manufacturing complexity of the Cybertruck brings extremely high opportunity costs, and Tesla has now shifted its strategic focus to the Cybercab robotaxi project in pursuit of higher output value.
| Item Comparison | Official Promise | Actual Status (as of 2026) |
| Annual Production | 250,000 vehicles | Total sales only about 71,000 vehicles |
| Starting Price | $40,000 | Over $80,000 (lowest was once $60,000) |
| Delivery Progress | Starting in 2021 | Started in late 2023 (two-year delay) |
▫️ Major Product Line Adjustment: The Cybertruck is the third model confirmed for cancellation by Tesla in 2026. Previously, the Model S and Model X were confirmed to officially end production before the end of this year.
▫️ Future Focus: The successor model Cybercab was unveiled in October 2024. The vehicle features a two-seat hatchback design, eliminating the steering wheel and pedals, with driving fully controlled by the onboard computer while humans are only responsible for monitoring.
