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Elon Musk's Tesla pulls the plug on Cybertrucks Down Under - as Aussies who waited years for the futuristic vehicle are told they'll never get their cars

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Hynds, J. (2026, October 23). Elon Musk's Tesla pulls the plug on Cybertrucks Down Under - as Aussies who waited years for the futuristic vehicle are told they'll never get their cars. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16231961/tesla-cybertruck-australia-sale-cancelled-refunds-buyers.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Tesla has cancelled its plans to bring the Cybertruck to Australia and New Zealand, disappointing customers who had reserved the vehicle years ago. The company informed those who paid a $150 refundable deposit via email that their reservations would be cancelled and they would receive full refunds. Some customers expressed frustration over the long wait and the lack of clarity from Tesla regarding why the plans were scrapped. Industry observers suggest the high price point and challenges in meeting local vehicle standards may have contributed to the decision.

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Elon Musk's Tesla has scrapped plans to bring its futuristic Cybertruck to Australia and New Zealand, disappointing customers who had reserved the vehicle years ago. In a recent email update, Tesla informed these customers that their reservations would be canceled and they would receive full refunds for the $150 refundable deposit they paid. The company cited careful consideration as the reason behind discontinuing production for the region. This decision has sparked frustration among prospective buyers who had waited about seven years since the vehicle was first unveiled in 2019. Some customers criticized Tesla for accepting deposits before securing necessary approvals and importations, while others expressed disappointment over losing out on what they hoped would be a unique and innovative option in the automotive market.

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Elon Musk's Tesla has scrapped plans to bring its Cybertruck to Australia, disappointing customers who had reserved the vehicle years ago. asserted

who → scrap → vehicle

The company confirmed on Friday that plans to sell the cars across the country had been pulled, informing those who had paid a refundable $150 deposit via email. asserted

who → confirm → email

'We're writing with an important update regarding your reservation,' the notice said. asserted

notice → write → reservation

'After careful consideration, plans to produce [the] Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand have been discontinued.' asserted

plans → produce → Australia

Tesla said all reservations would be cancelled and customers would receive a full refund. asserted

customers → say → refund

The decision has sparked frustration among prospective buyers, many of whom paid their deposit about seven years ago. asserted

many → spark → deposit

So sad to hear it,' one social media user said. asserted

user → hear → it

'Bit rude taking a deposit before any form of importation and approvals had been agreed to,' said another. asserted

another → take → importation

Tesla has officially scrapped plans to bring its Cybertruck to Australia Tesla's Cybertruck, Elon Musk's take on the traditional ute, was unveiled in 2019 ' asserted

Cybertruck → scrap → 2019

That's c**p, but also expected. asserted

That → expect → ?

Our systems are way too strict,' said another. asserted

another → say → ?

Tesla stopped accepting Cybertruck reservations through its Australian website in 2022, raising doubts about whether the electric car would ever arrive Down Under. asserted

car → accept → doubts

Tesla offered affected customers a free 12-month Full Self-Driving subscription if they bought a new Model 3 or Model Y, but excluded those who had already purchased another Tesla. asserted

who → offer → Tesla

Tesla has not publicly explained why it abandoned its plans for Australia and New Zealand. asserted

it → explain → Australia

However, industry observers have suggested the Cybertruck's price and the challenges of meeting local vehicle standards may have contributed to the decision. uncertain

price → suggest → decision

In the US, the entry-level Cybertruck was listed at around US$75,000, equivalent to roughly A$106,000 before shipping, tariffs and local taxes. asserted

Cybertruck → list → shipping

The final Australian price would likely have been significantly higher once import costs and right-hand-drive conversions were factored in, based on industry estimates. asserted

costs → factor → estimates

Tesla may also have needed to modify the Cybertruck to comply with Australian vehicle standards. uncertain

Tesla → need → standards

The vehicle could have faced additional costs, including luxury car tax, potentially making it even more expensive for Australian buyers. uncertain

it → face → buyers

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Elon Musk's Tesla pulls the plug on Cybertrucks Down Under - as Aussies who waited years for the futuristic vehicle are told they'll never get their cars

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