Tesla just cancelled Cybertruck sales in Australia and New Zealand, confirming the Tesla Cybertruck Australia cancellation that many suspected was coming.
Why Tesla pulled the plug
Production happens only in Austin, so shipping right-hand-drive units across the Pacific never made financial sense. Tesla cancels Cybertruck sales in the Cybertruck New Zealand market for the same logistics reasons. The company appears focused on higher-volume markets first.
Strong Model Y Australia demand
Meanwhile Tesla Model Y Australia demand keeps rising, which explains the shift in priorities. Right-hand-drive Cybertrucks would have competed directly with that success story without enough volume to justify the effort.
Free FSD Cybertruck reservation offer
Existing reservation holders can switch to a Model 3 or Model Y by the end of 2026 and receive a free FSD Cybertruck reservation transfer worth $2,500. That sweetener shows Tesla still values early supporters even after the Tesla Cybertruck Australia cancellation.
What this means for owners
Current Australian and New Zealand Tesla owners lose the chance to own the most talked-about EV pickup locally. It also raises questions about future right-hand-drive plans for other models.
For more details on the decision check out this post.
Bottom line
The Tesla Cybertruck Australia cancellation and Cybertruck New Zealand market withdrawal make sense on paper, but they still sting for fans down under. Tesla Model Y Australia demand will likely keep growing while the Cybertruck stays a US-only story for now.
