The first buyers of Tesla’s Cybertruck will not have the right to do with it as they please. The resale of the vehicle will be subject to completely prohibitive clauses.
Given the number of pre-orders recorded, we can say that the Cybertruck is the most anticipated car in the world currently. Despite the rumor of an increased price, millions of potential customers have expressed their interest in this unique vehicle. Some have probably even placed several orders, just to resell vehicles to customers too impatient to wait several years before receiving their car.
Unfortunately, Tesla has modified the general conditions of sale of the Cybertruck, with a clause stipulating that owners will have to wait for a year before being able to resell their vehicle. The all-terrain electric utility vehicle with an open body is entitled to a specific insert in Tesla’s General Terms and Conditions.
Tesla won’t let you sell the Cybertruck on the second-hand market right away
We can read: “The Cybertruck will initially be marketed in limited quantities. You agree not to sell itor do not attempt to sell it during the first year after the delivery date […] If you must sell the vehicle during the first year for an unforeseen reason, and Tesla agrees that your reason warrants an exception to its no-resale policy, you will notify Tesla in writing and you will let the company buy the vehicle from you at its sole discretion at the purchase price indicated on your final price sheet, less €0.16 per kilometer traveled approximatelyand taking into account the wear and tear of the car.
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The text specifies: “If Tesla refuses to purchase your vehicle, you will not be able to resell to a third party only with the written consent of Tesla “. In the event of violation of this clause, the company may seek an injunction to prevent the transfer of title to the vehicle or require you to pay damages. damages in the amount of $50,000 ”, or even the entire amount obtained in return for the sale.