Elon Musk explains 'real reason' why Tesla is killing off the Cybertruck and it's leaving people divided
Published on Nov 09, 2026 at 6:22 AM (UTC-5)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 09, 2026 at 6:42 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Elon Musk has revealed the ‘real reason’ why Tesla is dropping the Cybertruck.
And much like the electric truck itself, his explanation is proving to be divisive.
The Tesla CEO took to X to explain why he’d called time on the Cybertruck, and gave a surprising explanation.
Whether it’ll ring true for most people is a whole other matter.
The end of the Cybertruck
In the three years since the Cybertruck launched, it has been nothing short of attention-grabbing.
Whether you loved it or hated it, you undoubtedly had an opinion on it.
It was a ‘Cyber-disaster’ to some, and the ‘best pickup truck ever’ to others.
But however you felt about it, there’s one thing we’ll all have to agree on – it’s coming to an end.
When Tesla announced that it’d be wrapping up production of the Cybertruck in 2027, it got everyone talking.
Initially, Musk presented it as a ‘winding down production’, but now he’s expanded on what’s going on.
Why is Tesla wrapping up the Cybertruck? Elon Musk offered an explanation
In a post on X, Musk expanded on the reasons behind the Cybertruck’s discontinuation.
“The Cybertruck order rate far exceeds our production rate. We will try to make as many as possible before shutting down the line in about 8 months, but will have to return deposits for a lot of people,” he wrote.
The Cybertruck order rate far exceeds our production rate. We will try to make as many as possible before shutting down the line in about 8 months, but will have to return deposits for a lot of people. This is not a case of Cybertruck being unprofitable, as has been misreported by legacy media, but rather that the opportunity cost of the complexity of Cybertruck is vastly outweighed by the value of incremental Cybercab production.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 9, 2026
“This is not a case of Cybertruck being unprofitable, as has been misreported by legacy media, but rather that the opportunity cost of the complexity of Cybertruck is vastly outweighed by the value of incremental Cybercab production.”
Some people weren’t buying what Elon Musk had to say
This line of reasoning didn’t carry much weight for some people.
“Why not just build more factory space? Age of abundance,” one person wrote.
“Cancel the Roadster and keep the Cybertruck,” another urged.
“Just admit the Cybertruck has been one of the all time stinkers and move on,” a third user remarked.
Needless to say, quite a few people weren’t impressed with his explanation.
People seemed to fall into two camps – either they were disappointed about the Cybertruck’s end, or they were gloating that it was an ugly car anyway.
It’ll be interesting to see how things play out over the next few months.
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Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
