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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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-23 · by Joanna Hynds

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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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📰 Tesla Cancels Cybertruck Orders In Australia
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Tesla ORG · 10× Australia GPE · 4× Australian NORP · 4× Elon Musk's PERSON · 2× New Zealand GPE · 2× Down Under PERSON · 1×

Narrative

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.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-23
🔮 Tesla said all reservations would be cancelled and customers would receive a full refund.
2026-10-23 · Daily Mail
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 · assertive framing

Claims (19 extracted, 3 hedged)

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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