'4 month-long' ..., the reason that made a man in Texas return his Tesla Cybertruck same day
Tesla Cybertruck
on the same day he picked it up. According to a Techoreon report, the user returned his
Tesla
after discovering the vehicle had been sitting in storage for four months.
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Reza Soltani, who ordered the electric truck on April 25, was shocked to receive a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a pickup notification within hours of placing the order.
Curious about the speedy delivery, Soltani asked Tesla for more details and was told the vehicle had left the factory on January 8. Concerned about the potential effects of long-term storage on an electric vehicle, especially the battery and body condition, he decided to reject the unit and return it immediately, the report states.
Unsold Tesla inventory piles up
Tesla's practice of stockpiling unsold Cybertrucks has been widely documented. Images posted online have shown hundreds of vehicles parked in outdoor lots, raising concerns about deterioration due to prolonged exposure to the elements. According to reports, while some of them await delivery, many reportedly lack buyers.
Analysts suggest the company has built significantly more Cybertrucks than it has sold, forcing it to cut prices and look to new markets like Saudi Arabia in an effort to offload excess stock.
A DailyMail report quotes internal sources who say that the production target for several
Cybertruck
lines have been cut, and manufacturing teams have been reduced by half.
To attract customers, Tesla is allegedly offering free lifetime charging for its $95,000 Foundation Series Cybertruck.
Weather exposure raises quality concerns
Experts warn that electric vehicles (EVs) are especially vulnerable to environmental damage. Exposure to sun, rain, and temperature swings can degrade batteries, reduce charge capacity, cause moisture buildup, and even lead to rust, according to The Cool Down.
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Tesla's Cybertruck, already under scrutiny for high repair costs and multiple recalls, may suffer even more if stored outdoors for extended periods, the DailMail report adds.
Soltani's reaction highlights growing buyer skepticism around Tesla's inventory management, particularly with the Cybertruck, which has faced production delays, quality issues, and high repair costs.
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