Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported a sharp slowdown in Cybertruck momentum, with 3,519 units sold in the U.S. during Q1 2026, marking the lowest quarterly total since deliveries began in November 2023.
According to analysis by MarketSleek, based on data from Cox Automotive, Tesla’s Cybertruck delivery pace slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2026.
On average, Tesla delivered just 39 Cybertrucks per day in Q1 2026, representing a steep 45.1% decline year over year from approximately 71 units per day in Q1 2025. On a weekly basis, this translates to roughly 271 units per week, down from around 493 units per week a year earlier, reinforcing the scale of the slowdown.
The breakdown highlights not only the drop in total units sold but also a clear deterioration in delivery momentum, offering a more granular view of weakening demand trends that may not be immediately visible from headline figures alone.
Cybertruck sales trend remains under pressure year over year
The weakness is not limited to a single quarter. On a sequential basis, Q1 sales were also down 15% from Q4 2025, when Tesla delivered 4,140 Cybertrucks.
Looking at the broader picture, total Cybertruck deliveries in 2025 reached 20,237 units, representing a 48% decline from the 38,965 units sold in 2024. At the same time, Tesla recalled more than 115,000 Cybertrucks in 2025, adding further pressure to the rollout and weighing on momentum.
Cybertruck reservations once surged
Despite the recent slowdown in deliveries, historical demand for the Cybertruck was exceptionally strong. Reservation data shows that Tesla amassed over 1.08 million reservations by May 2021, which later surged to nearly 1.94 million reservations by July 2023.
This massive backlog stands in stark contrast to current delivery figures, underscoring the gap between early demand expectations and actual production output.
When the technology of the Cybertruck was first unveiled in 2019, CEO Elon Musk projected annual production of the electric vehicle (EV) could reach 250,000 units by 2025. However, with just over 20,000 units delivered in 2025, Tesla achieved only a small fraction of that target.
New lower-cost Cybertruck trim yet to impact deliveries
In February, Tesla introduced a more affordable Cybertruck variant, initially priced at $59,990, in an effort to broaden demand.
Following comments from Elon Musk about a potential price increase, demand surged, and the starting price has since risen to $69,990 after a $10,000 adjustment.
However, the impact of this new trim has not yet been reflected in official delivery figures. First deliveries are expected to begin in June, meaning any meaningful boost to sales will likely appear from the third quarter.
Taken together, the data suggests that while initial interest in the Cybertruck was extremely strong, execution challenges and softer-than-expected demand are now weighing on performance.
Although the introduction of a lower-priced variant could help stabilize sales later in 2026, the current trajectory shows Tesla still working to close the gap between its early ambitions and real-world delivery figures.
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