Tesla will add an extra production shift to complete outstanding Cybertruck orders before dismantling its production line next year for a planned expansion of Cybercab manufacturing, CEO Elon Musk said. In a post on X on Saturday, Musk said the Cybertruck order backlog was larger than the company could fulfil before the production line was dismantled around June or July 2027. “We will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time,” Musk said. The announcement follows Tesla’s plan to wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory and redirect resources towards the Cybercab, a two-seat autonomous robotaxi central to Musk’s vision for the company’s future. The Cybercab is part of Tesla’s broader strategy to focus more heavily on artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous transportation. The Cybertruck began reaching customers in late 2023 but has struggled to match Musk’s early sales expectations. According to Kelley Blue Book figures cited by Reuters, US sales fell to around 20,000 vehicles in 2025, compared with nearly 39,000 in 2024. The figures remain significantly below Musk’s initial projection of 250,000 annual sales. The stainless steel electric pickup has also faced repeated recalls and quality concerns since its launch. Its unconventional design has limited its prospects in overseas markets, including Europe Tesla’s additional production shift is intended to help fulfil existing orders before the company reallocates factory space and resources to the Cybercab programme. However, Musk’s announcement does not guarantee that every outstanding order will be completed before the production line is dismantled. The planned transition is expected around mid-2027, with the exact timing dependent on the company’s production and expansion plans. 

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