Tesla Adds an Extra Shift as Cybertruck Orders Outrun Remaining Production Capacity

Elon Musk says Tesla now holds more Cybertruck orders than the factory can build before the production line is dismantled, and the company is adding an extra shift at Giga Texas to try and clear the backlog. The update, shared on X and reported by Drive Tesla Canada, lands just one day after Musk confirmed the Cybertruck's production wind-down in 2027 to free up capacity for the Cybercab.

"The Tesla Cybertruck order backlog is currently far more than we can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion around June/July next year. We will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time," Musk wrote.

What the numbers say

The backlog claim sits against a backdrop of surprisingly modest near-term sales. According to estimates from Cox Automotive, Tesla sold 11,586 Cybertrucks in the U.S. during the first nine months of 2026. Tesla's most recent shareholder deck lists annual installed Cybertruck production capacity at more than 125,000 vehicles at Giga Texas — so the order book, not the factory, is the constraint.

• U.S. sales, Jan–Sep 2026: 11,586 Cybertrucks (Cox Automotive estimate)
• Installed annual capacity: 125,000+ vehicles at Giga Texas
• Line shutdown window: June/July 2027, to make room for Cybercab expansion
• Fix: an added production shift to clear existing orders

The Canadian price picture

The Cybertruck remains available to order in Canada with no price changes. Thanks to tariffs, Canadian pricing sits well above U.S. levels — the Premium All-Wheel-Drive starts at C$139,990 and the Cyberbeast at C$167,990, versus U.S. prices that have already been raised by up to 9 percent and that briefly listed an entry-level Dual-Motor AWD variant at US$59,990 before it was pulled from the configurator.

For Canadian buyers, the extra shift is a double-edged story. On one side, it signals Tesla intends to honour existing orders rather than quietly closing the books early. On the other, given the company is already describing itself as production-constrained, it would not be surprising if Tesla stops accepting new Cybertruck orders well before the planned mid-2027 shutdown — meaning anyone still waiting on a Canadian delivery may find the window to order closing faster than expected.

Why it matters

The Cybertruck's final months are now running on a countdown. The added shift is Tesla's attempt to deliver on the cars it has already sold before the assembly line gives way to the Cybercab — a useful reassurance for those on the existing order book, and a signal to anyone still deciding that the remaining order window is finite.

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