Tesla plans to stop building the Cybertruck at its sprawling Austin factory around the middle of 2027. Chief executive Elon Musk shared the news in an early Friday social media post.

Musk said the move will clear room on the line for more Cybercab production. The two-seat self-driving vehicle has no steering wheel or pedals and sits at the center of the company's robotaxi plans.

An uncertain road ahead

Musk did not say whether the pickup would be built at another plant or whether any Austin jobs would be affected. When one fan called the decision the end of an era he replied that the trucks already on the road would be around for a long time.

The Cybertruck is made only at the Texas plant. Tesla also builds the Model Y crossover there.

Sales never matched the hype

The stainless steel truck stunned audiences at its 2019 unveiling and Musk once predicted it could sell a quarter million units a year. Deliveries began in late 2023 but demand cooled quickly.

Industry estimates put U.S. sales at a little over 20,000 trucks last year. That was roughly half the total from the year before.

The pickup also faced a string of voluntary recalls along with complaints that its range and towing figures fell short of early promises.

Tesla has not said what happens to orders placed between now and the end of production. The company did not offer further details on Friday.