Tesla Cancels Cybertruck Reservations for Australian Customers
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Tesla has officially cancelled all existing reservations for the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand. The decision comes after a long wait for local customers, who had been hoping to see the futuristic electric vehicle on Australian roads for seven years.
Many Australians had placed deposits for the vehicle years ago, anticipating its eventual arrival. However, Tesla recently sent notifications to these customers confirming that the Cybertruck will not be released in the Australian market. The company did not provide a specific reason for the cancellation, though industry experts suggest that local design regulations and safety standards may have played a role.
To compensate those who held reservations, Tesla is offering affected customers a free year of its 'Full Self-Driving' (supervised) software package. This offer can be applied to other Tesla vehicles currently available in the region, such as the Model 3 or Model Y.
While the news is disappointing for fans of the brand, Tesla continues to maintain a strong presence in Australia with its other electric models. The company remains focused on expanding its charging network and increasing the adoption of electric vehicles across the country despite this change in their product lineup.
Sources: News24
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