New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has said the company will wind down Cybertruck production at its Gigafactory in Texas around the middle of 2027 to make room for increased manufacturing of its autonomous vehicle, Cybercab.

In a post on social media platform X on Friday, Musk said the production shift would allow the company to expand Cybercab manufacturing, signalling a greater focus on autonomous mobility.

The Cybertruck, an all-electric pickup truck with a distinctive stainless-steel exterior, was first unveiled by Tesla in November 2019. However, its first customer deliveries began only in November 2023. The vehicle was positioned as a futuristic alternative to conventional pickup trucks but has faced chal...