{"id":193158,"date":"2025-12-23T13:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T13:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-tesla-cybertruck-is-such-a-sales-flop-that-elon-musk-has-found-only-one-solution-buy-them-from-himself\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T13:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T13:40:59","slug":"the-tesla-cybertruck-is-such-a-sales-flop-that-elon-musk-has-found-only-one-solution-buy-them-from-himself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-tesla-cybertruck-is-such-a-sales-flop-that-elon-musk-has-found-only-one-solution-buy-them-from-himself\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tesla Cybertruck is such a sales flop that Elon Musk has found only one solution: buy them from himself."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It could have been a flagship model with short production and huge margins. But Tesla decided that it had to turn it into just another car, a product for which it expected success comparable to any other company model. They have missed the mark so much that Elon Musk’s companies are buying the Tesla Cybertruck to boost sales.<\/p>\n

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Blowing Up the Numbers<\/h2>\n

Currently, there are approximately 1,000 units of the Cybertruck sold, with projections suggesting this number could reach 2,000, as reported by Electrek<\/em><\/a>. An internal source allegedly confirmed that these units were purchased by SpaceX and xAI, two companies owned by Elon Musk.<\/p>\n

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\n Why does an electric car have less autonomy than advertised?<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

This information extends a previous report from Electrek<\/a>, indicating that the purchase of these vehicles could help offset financial losses for Tesla. If SpaceX and xAI are compelled to buy the Cybertruck, at least they are mitigating some of the financial strain on Tesla.<\/p>\n

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The Financial Impact<\/h2>\n

80 Million Dollars (At Least)<\/strong>. SpaceX and xAI have reportedly spent over 80 million dollars<\/a> on these Tesla cars. The Cybertruck is being sold in versions ranging from $80,000 to $115,000, far exceeding the initial promise of $39,900.<\/p>\n

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Initially, the most expensive versions of the Cybertruck sold rapidly, causing a spike in second-hand prices. What seemed like a hot product quickly turned into unsold inventory as demand faltered, leaving Tesla with mounting production that couldn’t find buyers.<\/p>\n

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Sales Struggles<\/h2>\n

There Is No Way Out<\/strong>. Tesla faces significant hurdles in selling its Cybertruck. One key issue is that they categorize sales in a way that makes it difficult to determine the specific number of Cybertrucks sold. According to Electrek<\/em>, sales figures do not exceed 20,000 units annually, a stark contrast to the capacity to produce 250,000 units. Elon Musk had even claimed they could sell half a million units.<\/p>\n

As months roll by, we continue to see reports of unsold units piling up in shopping centers or vehicles sitting idle in fields.<\/p>\n

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Market Demand<\/h2>\n

There Is No Market<\/strong>. Unfortunately for Tesla, the Cybertruck fails to capture a viable market. Its off-road capabilities have not convinced buyers, and the unique design makes it arguably less useful as a working vehicle. Charging infrastructure remains inadequate, particularly for high-consumption electric pickups, limiting its practicality.<\/p>\n

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This situation isn\u2019t exclusive to Tesla; other manufacturers face challenges too. Ford had to cancel production of the F-150 Lightning<\/a> because purchasing enthusiasm dwindled after initial passionate buyers secured theirs. Plans for an extended range system for electric vehicles are now in place, venturing to address similar market shortages.<\/p>\n

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In a country where electric vehicle adoption is still catching up, Tesla’s Cybertruck may remain an exotic, urban vehicle rather than a practical solution.<\/p>\n

Photo | Maxim<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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