By Greg Collier
The Tesla Cybertruck, with its bold design and polarizing presence, has been a source of both fascination and frustration since it hit the streets. Since first launched, Cybertruck owners have been under strict rules if they wanted to sell their trucks, until now.
When Cybertruck buyers first took delivery, they were warned that reselling their vehicles could come with a hefty penalty. Tesla’s terms of sale included a clause that required buyers to obtain permission before selling their trucks. Violating this clause could result in a $50,000 fine and the possibility of being barred from purchasing future Tesla models. This policy was part of Tesla’s strategy to control the resale market and maintain the exclusivity of its vehicles.
However, according to reports, Tesla has quietly removed these stringent resale restrictions. The no-resale policy has been cut from the company’s terms of sale. The move comes as Tesla begins to sell Cybertrucks more broadly. These trucks are now available for purchase directly from the company’s online order configurator, eliminating the need for reservations that once added to the vehicle’s mystique and exclusivity.
It’s worth noting that Tesla hasn’t actually fined anyone for attempting to sell their Cybertruck. Instead, the company reportedly took steps to blacklist some owners who tried to resell their EVs, barring them from future Tesla purchases.
Whether this will lead to a flood of used Cybertrucks or just a trickle remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, the landscape for Tesla’s most controversial vehicle is shifting once again.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Cybertruck has been recalled four times since launch. Issues run the gamut from body parts falling off creating road hazards to accelerator pedals being trapped, causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally while increasing the risk of a crash.
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