Tesla Cybertruck cancelled for Australia, deposits to be refunded

Key points

• Tesla has scrapped plans to produce the Cybertruck electric pickup for Australia and New Zealand. In a letter sent to customers, the company said it would refund local deposit holders and offer a free one-year Full Self Driving subscription to buyers who order a Model 3 or Model Y.
• The Cybertruck has been removed from Tesla's Australian website. Tesla Australia took $150 deposits from interested buyers in 2019, but reservations closed in 2022.
• Sales of the vehicle in the United States have fallen since deliveries began in late 2023.