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Tesla discontinues Cybertruck sales in Australia and New Zealand

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Tesla has announced it will not release its Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand, citing discontinued production plans for those regions. Customers who had reserved the vehicle will receive refunds and a year of free Full Self-Driving access if they order a Model 3 or Model Y. The Cybertruck's absence from these markets is attributed to the lack of a right-hand drive version, which is necessary for legal road use in countries like Australia and the UK. Furthermore, the vehicle faces significant regulatory hurdles in Europe due to safety standards concerning its sharp edges and pedestrian protection. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact on AI industry; primarily a product and regulatory decision for an electric vehicle.

RANK_REASON Product availability decision for a specific vehicle model in certain markets.

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Tesla discontinues Cybertruck sales in Australia and New Zealand

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Tesla says it will no longer release the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand

    People who reserved the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand will soon get a refund, because Tesla now won't release it there.

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