Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck is reportedly encountering a significant challenge as unsold units stack up across the United States. New data suggests inventory levels have climbed dramatically, with figures cited in excess of 10,000 vehicles, prompting questions about the actual market demand versus initial anticipation.
Data from TeslaInfo, a site that specializes in tracking Tesla inventory, is pointing to a rapid increase in Cybertruck listings over the past month. With an average selling price hovering near $79,000, a stockpile of this level could represent close to $800 million in unsold electric trucks.
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This growing inventory is more indicative of sluggish sales rather than a surge in production capacity. There are indications that Tesla may have already scaled back its Cybertruck production rate in recent months.
Further complicating the situation is that a notable portion of the Cybertruck inventory is made up of vehicles manufactured in 2024, meaning some units have been sitting for several months. Even Foundation Series models, the initial launch editions whose production reportedly ceased in October 2024, are still said to be part of this unsold stock.
Strategic Shifts And Sales Reality
Tesla appears to be making strategic adjustments in response. The recent introduction of a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Cybertruck variant, which utilizes the same battery pack as the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version, signals a potential pivot.
This suggests original plans to offer multiple battery sizes for the RWD model may have been shelved, possibly due to lower-than-anticipated overall production volumes or a need to simplify offerings. Tesla has employed similar simplification strategies with its Model S and Model X vehicles in the past, particularly after the launch of the mainstream Model 3 and Model Y.
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The current inventory levels, which some analysts claim could represent nearly two quarters’ worth of sales. This is in stark contrast with early, ambitious projections of producing 250,000 Cybertrucks annually. Current sales trends suggest Tesla might find it challenging to sell even 20,000 units per year in the present market climate.
TeslaInfo indicates there are around 5,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. as of early May, pointing to a sharp increase in unsold stock. The site also stresses that its numbers are best used as trend indicators, and not exact quantities, due to the complexity of tracking.
Muted Future Outlook
The automotive market remains volatile, and Tesla itself acknowledged “uncertainty in the automotive and energy markets” in its first-quarter earnings report. It cited evolving trade policies and changing political sentiment as potential impacts on demand. Some have also linked broader sales pressures on Tesla to boycotts and negative sentiment stemming from CEO Elon Musk’s other ventures and public statements.
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Given the mounting inventory, industry analysts speculate that Tesla might soon consider more significant actions, possibly including a substantial reduction or even a temporary halt in Cybertruck production. Admitting to difficulties with sales for the high-profile Cybertruck would undoubtedly be a challenging step for the automaker and its biggest champion, Musk.
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Sources: Newsweek, Arena EV, TeslaInfo
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