As production of the Tesla Cybertruck gains momentum, the company has discreetly abandoned its initial stance against reselling the vehicle, a decision prompted by an increasing order backlog that necessitates flexibility in meeting customer demands.
Prior to the launch of the Cybertruck, Tesla implemented measures to curtail the resale market for the vehicle.
Tesla inserts non-transferable clause in early Cybertruck orders, risking $50,000 fine or more if buyers attempt to resell their vehicles; threatens to blacklist violators from future Tesla purchases.
While it is widely acknowledged that the corporation has not filed lawsuits related to this matter, it is indeed notable that Tesla did blacklist certain individuals who purchased or attempted to resell their initial Cybertruck orders – effectively prohibiting them from making future purchases of Tesla vehicles again?
The initial euphoria surrounding Tesla’s Cybertruck did not deter some early adopters from attempting to sell their vehicles, with some experiencing success; however, our reports showed that the resale market began to implode by March, roughly four months after the first deliveries commenced.
In late August, Tesla effectively ended reservations for the highly anticipated Cybertruck in the United States, allowing customers to place orders with immediate delivery available within several weeks.
Now, according to new reports, Tesla has reportedly scrapped the non-resale clause from its purchase agreement for Cybertruck customers.
Cybertruck owners have the flexibility to showcase their vehicles at any moment that suits them best.
Electrek’s Take
With the lack of financial incentives to promote vehicles, it’s no longer a contentious issue to encourage people to do so, rendering the whole endeavor pointless.
One instance saw a Cybertruck buyer seeking special permission from Tesla after discovering, belatedly, that the vehicle wouldn’t fit in his garage? Tesla should likely refrain from intervening in this matter at this stage.
