SpaceX’s launch site in Boca Chica, Texas now runs on electric trucks. In late October 2025, hundreds of Tesla Cybertrucks arrived at Starbase. They are replacing old gas vehicles for Starbase’s daily work.
Trucks started arriving several weeks ago. Most came from Austin, Texas. The trucks are used by engineers, logistics teams, and operations staff. More of these trucks will probably arrive soon as SpaceX continues to retire its old gas fleet.
Was just visiting. pic.twitter.com/5Q9wPPaeuH
— Derek Li (@derek1ee) October 31, 2025
Cybertrucks are now a common sight in the Starbase parking lot. Their steel bodies stand out next to Starship rockets, which use the same kind of steel.
This change makes sense
Wes Morrill, who worked on Cybertruck engineering, said, “Love to see the ICE support fleets from Tesla and SpaceX get replaced with Cybertruck. When we were engineering it, this was always part of the dream”. He added he looks forward to seeing more Cybertrucks join the fleet.
Tesla: Hey, Starbase, want some Cybertrucks?
— NSF – NASASpaceflight.com (@NASASpaceflight) October 31, 2025
Starbase: Sure.
Tesla: How many?
Starbase: Yes.https://t.co/GkkrdMr7b6 pic.twitter.com/S2IlFnW7GB
The swap to Cybertrucks is not surprising. SpaceX’s operations are demanding, and Starbase covers a lot of ground. Cybertrucks are tough, and their features like strong towing ability fit what SpaceX needs. The shift matches the goals of both SpaceX and Tesla, reduce fossil fuel use and improve technology.
Some see it as a business move
There is another side to this story. Tesla’s Cybertruck sales in 2025 were much lower than expected. Tesla wanted to build and sell up to 250,000 Cybertrucks each year. In practice, only about 20,000 have sold each year, and sales keep falling. Some think sending them to SpaceX and other Musk companies, like xAI, helps use up inventory.
There is no final count on how many Cybertrucks SpaceX will use, but the number is likely to grow. Starbase’s switch to Cybertrucks means SpaceX staff now use electric vehicles for nearly all work tasks. The trucks have already been seen hauling gear and moving parts at the site.
SpaceX and Tesla are both focused on high-tech solutions for hard jobs. Now, the same stainless steel found on rockets rolls across Starbase.
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