Let’s talk about Tesla’s Cybertruck—the “future of trucks” that’s currently collecting dust in parking lots across America. Despite 1 million pre-orders and Elon Musk’s hype machine working overtime, the stainless-steel behemoth has turned into a $200 million flop. And the worst part? Tesla won’t even take them back as trade-ins.
The Cybertruck’s Spectacular Faceplant
- Pre-Order Myth: Tesla bragged about 1 million reservations, but actual sales peaked at just 5,308 units in September 2024—then plummeted 12.
- Recall Disaster: Nearly every Cybertruck sold was recalled for defects, revealing Tesla had only delivered 46,000 trucks—far below projections 6.
- Trade-In Rejection: Dealers are refusing Cybertrucks as trade-ins, forcing owners to Lemon Law their $100k vehicles instead of 12.
Why Nobody Wants a Cybertruck Anymore
- Elon’s Toxic Branding
- Musk’s far-right political stunts (like leading Trump’s DOGE cost-cutting team) have turned Tesla into a political lightning rod 711.
- Owners are slapping “I bought this before Elon went nuts” bumper stickers to avoid vandalism 11.
- Quality? What Quality?
- The Cybertruck’s stainless steel panels rust in rain, doors jam, and software glitches make it a rolling liability 6.
- Resale values crashed 58% in a year—the worst depreciation of any Tesla Model 8.
- Trump’s Tariffs Backfire
- While Tesla briefly benefited from panic-buying before tariffs hit, the long-term outlook is grim.
- Chinese EV rivals (like BYD) are eating Tesla’s lunch with cheaper, better-built trucks 7.
The Fallout: A Company in Crisis
- Used Tesla prices are free-falling 3x faster than the market average 8.
- Dealers are stuck with thousands of unsold Cybertrucks—some sitting for over 6 months 12.
- Musk’s response? Double down on politics while Tesla’s stock loses 50% of its value 12.
The Cybertruck was supposed to be Tesla’s crown jewel. Instead, it’s a $200 million monument to hubris—and a warning sign that even Elon’s cult of personality can’t save a bad product.
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