Tesla Cybertruck production to wind down by mid-2027

Former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer told Reuters that European approval was impossible because of rules on pedestrian impact: "Anywhere where you have crash regulation that takes into account pedestrian impact, that Cybertruck won't go, can't go." The sharp-edged steel body, mocked by pickup purists since its 2019 unveiling, also limited its appeal where EVs sell best.

Analyst Felipe Munoz told Reuters that labeling the Cybertruck a failure misses part of the picture, since electric pickups from Ford and others have also flopped in the US market. "All of them lost the competition because electric pickups aren't popular in the US," he said. Palmer was blunter about the decision to stop: "It doesn't make sense to keep it going when it's not meeting its targets. Every rational auto guy would say the same."

The Cybercab, which has butterfly doors and no steering wheel, pedals or mirrors, is one of Musk's key bets on turning Tesla into an AI and robotics company rather than just an automaker. He has described it as Tesla's main autonomous model, feeding a global robotaxi network. After years of delays to his self-driving targets, Tesla began offering paid rides in a small fleet of Cybercabs in Austin in September.

The robotaxi still faces hurdles: the automaker must answer questions from the US auto safety agency on whether it has properly self-certified the Cybercab as compliant with federal motor vehicle safety standards. Engadget noted the vehicle's success is not guaranteed either, given the ongoing federal investigation and Tesla's lack of progress toward fully autonomous driving after more than a decade of trying.

For buyers in Tunisia, the practical effect is limited: the Cybertruck was never officially sold here, and its size, weight and design already kept it out of most markets outside North America. Tesla has not announced any local availability or pricing for either the Cybertruck or the Cybercab, so treat both as unconfirmed for Tunisia.

If you are shopping for an electric pickup, the wind-down is a reminder that parts and service support follow sales volumes, and a model that sells 20,000 units a year in its home market carries long-term risk. Anyone waiting on Tesla's robotaxi plans should watch the US safety certification question closely, since it decides whether the Cybercab can scale beyond Austin's pilot fleet.