Tesla to Add Extra Cybertruck Shift to Clear Order Backlog

The Cybertruck may be on its way out, but Tesla still has a lot of trucks to build. Elon Musk said on X that the Cybertruck order backlog “is currently far more than we can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion around June/July next year.” To catch up, Musk said Tesla “will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time.” Clearing the Backlog Tesla announced last week that it will end Cybertruck production around mid-2027 to free up space at Giga Texas for the Cybercab.

Musk’s post narrows that down to around June or July. Not a Tesla App A large part of the backlog likely comes from the entry-level Dual Motor AWD trim. Tesla launched it at $59,990 in February before raising the price soon after, and many buyers who ordered at that price are still waiting for their trucks.

Estimated delivery dates for new orders had already slipped into 2027 by March. That may also explain why Tesla recently paused new Dual Motor AWD orders and raised Cybertruck prices by up to 9%. The Premium AWD now starts at $92,490, while the top-of-the-line Cyberbeast costs $102,490.

Swipe to browse photos Click the arrows to browse 1 / 2 The extra Cybertruck shift lines up with earlier reports that Giga Texas is adding a night shift to double production and run nearly around the clock. Why the Cybertruck Is Ending Musk also explained why Tesla is dropping the Cybertruck 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. He said that keeping the Cybertruck going means maintaining a complex production line, supply chain, and engineering team, so “we can’t use those people or factory space and machinery for scaling Cybercab.” Musk called the Cybercab “the vehicle that will PROFOUNDLY transform the world of terrestrial transport!” In other words, the issue isn’t just demand.

Tesla wants its best engineers and factory space focused on the Cybercab. Do you plan on ordering a Cybertruck before Tesla ends production? Your vote is in!

We're still counting the initial votes. Check back in a few minutes. Yes Your vote 0% No Your vote 0% If you’ve already ordered a Cybertruck, the extra shift should improve your chances of getting it before the line shuts down next summer.

If you haven’t, the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast are still available, but with the backlog this large, there’s no telling when new orders may get fulfilled.