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Tesla abandons Cybertruck plans for Australia, nearly seven years after deposits taken

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First reported by The Driven · 23 October at 1:52 pm

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The Driven·EV specialists·23 October at 1:52 pm

Tesla abandons Cybertruck plans for Australia, nearly seven years after deposits taken

Tesla has abandoned plans to sell the controversial Cybertruck in Australia, and promised to return deposits taken, as Musk courts new controversy in the US. The post Tesla abandons Cybertruck plans…

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EV Central·EV specialists·23 October at 10:40 am

Tesla Cybertruck officially axed for Australia: Deposits refunded seven years after orders opened

The Tesla Cybertruck won’t be sold in Australia after all. Deposits are being refunded, and reservation holders get free FSD with a new Model 3 or Y. The post Tesla Cybertruck officially axed for…

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The quick read

  • Tesla has abandoned plans to sell the Cybertruck in Australia
  • Deposits taken for the Cybertruck will be refunded
  • Reservation holders will receive free FSD with a new Model 3 or Y
  • The decision comes as Musk courts new controversy in the US

For dealers: Australian dealers will need to adjust their EV strategies in light of Tesla's decision to abandon the Cybertruck

AI-assisted summary of the coverage below — check the original reporting before relying on specifics.

ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The sudden abandonment of the Cybertruck in Australia will likely lead to a surge in interest for the Model 3 and Y, as reservation holders take up the offer of free FSD with these models

What it means for the order bank

Dealers can expect a potential increase in sales of the Model 3 and Y, as customers who had initially shown interest in the Cybertruck now consider alternative Tesla models

The offer of free FSD with the Model 3 or Y is a significant incentive, and dealers should be prepared to highlight the benefits of this technology to potential customers

Competitor response

Other EV manufacturers may see an opportunity to capitalize on the disappointment of Cybertruck reservation holders, and dealers should be aware of potential competitor activity in the market

Dealers should review their current EV offerings and pricing strategies to ensure they remain competitive in the wake of Tesla's decision

Next steps

This week, dealers should review their inventory of Model 3 and Y vehicles, and prepare to handle an potential increase in inquiries and sales, by ensuring that sales staff are knowledgeable about the benefits of FSD and can effectively communicate these to customers

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