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Tesla Cancels Cybertruck Release in Australia and New Zealand, Refunds Deposits
Key points
- Tesla will not sell Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand.
- Deposits will be refunded to customers within 30 days.
- Lack of right-hand drive production is the reason.
- Cybertruck also faces regulatory issues in Europe.
Cybertruck Release Canceled
Tesla has announced that it will not be releasing the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand. Customers who had reserved the vehicle seven years ago received emails stating that plans to produce the Cybertruck for these regions have been discontinued.
Deposit Refunds and Incentives
As a result of the cancellation, Tesla will refund all deposits made by customers in Australia and New Zealand within 30 days of them receiving the confirmation email. Additionally, customers who order a new Model 3 or Model Y will receive a free year of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) access.
Right-Hand Drive Production Issues
The primary reason for the cancellation is that Tesla's Texas factory is not configured to manufacture the Cybertruck in a right-hand drive configuration. Without a right-hand drive version, the vehicle cannot be legally driven in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan, and Ireland.
European Regulatory Hurdles
The Cybertruck also faces significant regulatory challenges in Europe. It has not received official regulatory approval in the UK or the European Union. Concerns include violations of EU safety standards related to crumple zones, pedestrian safety due to its sharp edges, lighting, and weight classifications. The US Army Customs Agency noted that the Cybertruck's stiff stainless-steel body violates EU safety standards for vulnerable road users.
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Tesla has informed customers in Australia and New Zealand that it will not release the Cybertruck in those markets and will refund all deposits. The decision is due to the Texas factory not being configured for right-hand drive production, which is required for legal operation in these countries.