Tesla Adds Extra Cybertruck Shift as Backlog Extends Into 2027

Tesla Adds Extra Cybertruck Shift as Backlog Extends Into 2027

The Cybertruck is nearing the end of its run, but Tesla still has significant demand to fulfill. Elon Musk said on X that the order backlog “is currently far more than we can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion around June/July next year.” He added that Tesla “will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time.”

Clearing the Backlog

Tesla recently said it will end Cybertruck production around mid-2027 to free up space at Giga Texas for the Cybercab, and Musk’s timing points to around June or July for the line changeover.

A substantial share of outstanding orders appears tied to the entry-level Dual Motor AWD. Tesla launched this trim at $59,990 in February before increasing the price, and many buyers who locked in that price are still waiting. By March, estimated delivery dates for new orders had already slipped into 2027.

Tesla also paused new Dual Motor AWD orders and raised Cybertruck prices by up to 9%. The Premium AWD now starts at $92,490, and the top-of-the-line Cyberbeast costs $102,490.

The extra shift also aligns with reports that Giga Texas is adding a night shift to double production and operate nearly around the clock.

Why the Cybertruck Is Ending

Musk outlined why the Cybertruck is being wound down despite the backlog. “The biggest thing most people fail to understand is that there are a very limited number of smart, dedicated people!” he wrote. Continuing the truck would keep a complex production line, supply chain, and engineering resources tied up, so “we can’t use those people or factory space and machinery for scaling Cybercab.” He described the Cybercab as “the vehicle that will PROFOUNDLY transform the world of terrestrial transport!”

In short, the move prioritizes redeploying top engineers and factory capacity to the Cybercab rather than sustaining Cybertruck production.

If you’ve already ordered a Cybertruck, the added shift should improve the odds of receiving it before the line shuts down next summer. For new buyers, the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast remain available, but the large backlog makes the timing of fresh deliveries uncertain.