Tesla Is Extending Cybertruck Production After Backlash and Strong Demand

Tesla is giving the Cybertruck a little bit more life. Tesla is now extending the Cybertruck’s production time, before its planned discontinuation. This comes after a backlash on X and strong demand for the vehicle.

Elon Musk says manufacturing will continue through the end of summer 2027 so Tesla can work through more outstanding orders. The extension follows plans for an extra shift, repeated price increases and the discontinuation of two trim levels, leaving all the more expensive Cyberbeast variant.

More Time to Build Cybertrucks

Tesla had previously planned to dismantle the Cybertruck line around June or July 2027. Moving the deadline to the end of summer gives the factory more time to build trucks for customers who have already placed orders.

Tesla had also announced plans to add an extra Cybertruck production shift to help address the backlog.

Earlier this week, Musk warned that Tesla would refund many Cybertruck deposits because orders were outpacing production. However, this latest announcement does not promise that every order will be filled or explain which buyers might still receive refunds.

Prices Rise as Orders Close

The production extension follows several changes to Cybertruck ordering. On November 6, we reported that Tesla had paused Dual Motor AWD orders and raised prices. The Premium AWD increased from $84,990 to $92,490, while the Cyberbeast went from $99,990 to $102,490.

By November 10, Tesla had closed Premium AWD ordering and raised the Cyberbeast again, this time to $109,990. That left the Cyberbeast as the only trim available for new orders, with a $10,000 increase in less than a week.

Cybercab Still Drives the Decision

Tesla's original shutdown announcement outlined plans to use the Cybertruck's Giga Texas factory space for additional Cybercab production. Musk later said the Cybertruck remains profitable, explaining that its manufacturing complexity ties up engineering resources and space Tesla wants for the robotaxi.

The changes also follow Tesla's October cancellation of Cybertruck reservations in Australia and New Zealand, where affected buyers were offered full refunds.