Tesla to refund many Cybertruck deposits as demand outstrips output

what happened

Tesla will have to refund Cybertruck deposits to many customers because orders far exceed what its factory can build, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday. He said the company will try to make as many trucks as possible before shutting the line in about eight months, but many buyers will still get their deposits back.

According to Reuters, Tesla announced last week that it will wind down pickup production at its Texas plant by mid-2027. The resources are to be redirected to the Cybercab robotaxi, which is central to the company's self-driving plans. US Cybertruck sales fell 48% last year to 20,237 units, according to Kelley Blue Book, well below Musk's earlier forecast of 250,000 vehicles a year.

why it matters

The story highlights the gap between Musk's expectations and actual Cybertruck demand, and a shift of Tesla's investment toward autonomous projects. For investors, it is a signal about the makeup of the company's future lineup.

market impact

Tesla shares: model wind-down and deposit refunds weigh on sentiment for the stock

• ▼Tesla shares pressure down — winding down the model and refunding deposits point to weak Cybertruck demand

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