Tesla will add an extra production shift to try to complete outstanding Cybertruck orders before dismantling the line next ‌year for a planned expansion of Cybercab production, CEO Elon Musk has said.

“The Cybertruck order backlog is currently far more than Tesla can make before dismantling the line ​for Cybercab expansion around June-July next year,” Mr Musk has ⁠said in a post on the X.

“We will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done​in time,” he has added.

The comments come a day after Mr Musk said Tesla would wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas factory and​shift resources towards the Cybercab, a two-seat robotaxi that he has made central to the automaker’s autonomous-vehicle ambitions.

The Cybercab is ‌one ⁠of Mr Musk’s key bets in his push to turn Tesla into an AI and robotics company rather than just an automaker.

The Cybertruck, which began reaching customers in​late 2023, has​struggled to ⁠meet Mr Musk’s early expectations.

US sales fell to about 20,000 vehicles last year from nearly 39,000 in 2024, according to Kelley​Blue ⁠Book, far below Mr Musk’s initial prediction of 250,000 annual sales.

The stainless steel pickup has also faced repeated recalls and ⁠quality​concerns since launch, while its unconventional​design has limited prospects in overseas markets including Europe.