Tesla pulls Cybertruck from Australia and New Zealand, promises refunds and FSD perk
Tesla announced it will not launch the Cybertruck in Australia or New Zealand and will refund all deposits, offering a free year of Full Self-Driving for new Model 3 or Model Y orders.
Tesla sent a notice to Australian and New Zealand depositors stating that the Cybertruck will not be manufactured for those regions and that all reservation fees will be refunded. To thank early supporters, the automaker is offering a free twelve-month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) subscription to customers who order a new Model 3 or Model Y, a service normally priced at $149 per month. The decision follows the truck’s absence from right-hand-drive markets and its removal from Tesla Australia's public site.
Although Tesla displayed a unit at events across Sydney in 2024 and hinted at future certification, the company now cites production constraints and the need to focus on North American demand. The Cybertruck’s sales in the United States have fallen short of Elon Musk’s projections, with a steady decline through 2025 and early 2026. The cancellation mirrors the earlier global withdrawal of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup.
Why it matters
Australian and New Zealand buyers lose a high-profile EV option and receive refunds, highlighting challenges of adapting left-hand-drive models for right-hand-drive markets.
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