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Tesla cancels Cybertruck Australia and New Zealand, refunds all

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 11:25 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Tesla cancels Cybertruck production for Australia and New Zealand, ending all reservations.
Tesla will refund all payments within 30 days after customers confirm details.
Tesla offers a free one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription worth $1,788 if Model 3 or Model Y ordered by end 2026.
Tesla cites low demand and high right-hand-drive certification cost as reasons for cancellation.

History

Historical Context

Tesla’s 2024 cancellation of Cybertruck production for Australia and New Zealand mirrors General Motors’ 2020 withdrawal from those right-hand-drive markets after its 2009 Chapter 11 restructuring, which forced the company to shed brands such as Hummer and Pontiac. Both moves show automakers prioritizing financial stability over regional expansion and reflects a broader industry trend of retreating from low-margin overseas markets.

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Story summary

Tesla cancels Cybertruck production for Australia and New Zealand, ending all reservations.
Tesla will refund all payments within 30 days after customers confirm details.
Tesla offers a free one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription worth $1,788 if Model 3 or Model Y ordered by end 2026.
Tesla cites low demand and high right-hand-drive certification cost as reasons for cancellation.

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