GoKawiilTesla cancels Cybertruck launch in Australia and New Zealand, refunds deposits
Tesla has told customers in Australia and New Zealand who reserved a Cybertruck years ago that production plans for their markets have been discontinued. The company will refund deposits within 30 days and is offering a free year of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to those who instead order a Model 3 or Model Y.
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The cancellation reportedly stems from Tesla's Texas factory not being set up to build a right-hand-drive Cybertruck, which would also block legal sales in the UK, Japan and Ireland. The vehicle also remains unapproved in the EU, where officials have cited safety concerns over its sharp stainless-steel edges, suggesting the Cybertruck's design may keep it largely confined to North America.
- Tesla is refunding all Cybertruck deposits in Australia and New Zealand within 30 days.
- Lack of a right-hand-drive version appears to be blocking sales in multiple markets including the UK and Japan.
- EU regulators have flagged safety concerns over the Cybertruck's sharp edges, and it remains unapproved there.
Source: engadget.com — Mariella Moon, 2026-10-23
Published there as: “Tesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand”
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