According to media reports, due to the constant opposition, Tesla last week revoked the previously announced restrictions on Cybertruck buyers. The measure originally stipulated that consumers who resell the truck within one year of buying a car will be prosecuted and need to pay 50,000 US dollars.
This change in position has triggered more speculation about Tesla's motives. Some analysts believe that Tesla may not intend to mass-produce Cybertruck. Generally, automobile manufacturers rarely restrict customers from reselling vehicles, unless the price in the second-hand market rises due to limited production. In 2017, Ford Motor Company filed a lawsuit against wrestler John Cena, because he bought a GT supercar in less than a month, and the two sides finally reached a settlement. "Elon and Tesla very clearly regard this car as a limited production vehicle," Stephen Beck, managing partner of consulting firm cg42, told Business Insider.
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Previously, Tesla planned to deliver the first Cybertruck on November 30, and added a special clause in its website order agreement, stipulating that resale is prohibited within one year after purchase.
The clause reads, "Tesla may seek a court injunction to prevent you from transferring the ownership of the vehicle, or ask you to pay $50,000 as liquidated damages, or pay according to the higher value obtained at the time of sale or transfer. In addition, Tesla may refuse to sell you any future models. "
According to the terms, car owners can contact the company when they have good reasons to sell their Cybertruck. The company will evaluate the request and may agree to buy it back at the original price minus mileage, wear and maintenance costs, or allow others to buy it.
Soon after, various media began to report that Cybertruck prohibited resale. Subsequently, this part of the terms was quietly deleted, and Tesla did not give any explanation.