Tesla Cancels the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand. For Owners Where It Does Sell, Three Ways to Keep It Sharp
By EV Bandit | Updated October 24, 2026
Key takeaways
- In emails sent October 23, Tesla told Australian and New Zealand reservation holders that plans to produce Cybertruck for both markets have been discontinued, per Electrek and The Driven.
- The deposits were A$150 each, taken in November 2019. Electrek reports Tesla will refund payments in full within 30 days.
- Holders who order a new Model 3 or Model Y get a free one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription, per Electrek and CarExpert.
- Per Electrek, the Cybertruck is built only in left-hand drive, and Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Japan all need right-hand drive.
- Electrek estimates 7,000 to 8,000 Cybertruck sales last quarter. That is Electrek's estimate, not a Tesla figure.
Tesla has told Australian and New Zealand Cybertruck reservation holders it is giving up on the truck there. In emails sent October 23, reported by Electrek and The Driven, Tesla wrote: "After careful consideration, plans to produce Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand have been discontinued."
The deposits that started it were A$150 each, taken in November 2019. Electrek reports Tesla will refund payments in full within 30 days, and that holders who order a new Model 3 or Model Y get a free one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription. CarExpert carries the same offer.
"Plans to produce Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand have been discontinued." Tesla, in an email to reservation holders, October 23
What changed
Nothing about the truck. What changed is the map. Per Electrek, the Cybertruck is built only in left-hand drive, and Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Japan all need right-hand drive; Australia also demands its own design-rule certification. Deliveries so far have gone to the U.S., Canada, South Korea (late 2025) and the UAE (January 2026), with configurators in other left-hand-drive Gulf and Middle East markets. The EU remains closed, mainly over pedestrian-safety rules, Electrek says.
On volume, Electrek puts Cybertruck at an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 sales last quarter, inside Tesla's reported 8,295 "Other Models" deliveries. That is Electrek's estimate, not a Tesla figure.
What it means for owners
If you already have a truck, very little. But it sharpens a fact owners know: this is a niche, mostly North American vehicle, and the aftermarket and resale market live in the same few countries. Tesla Canada's trade-in offers were the subject of our earlier checklist; the Dual Motor's price climb is covered here. Either way, a truck that stays clean inside and out is easier to keep and easier to sell.
What to do: three upgrades that earn their keep
1. Bed Mat set, for the part of the truck that is a truck
The listing describes custom-fit TPE with an anti-slip surface, and says the lower mat is designed to work with the factory gear locker divider. It is the cheapest way to stop a tool bag or a muddy boot from scarring the bed.
2. Matte screen protectors for the 18.5-inch and 9.4-inch displays
The listing claims 9H hardness and oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings, with anti-glare on the front film. For a screen that big, glare and fingerprints are the daily complaint.
Shop the Cybertruck screen protectors3. Door handle covers
Bare stainless shows every grab. These stick over the handles; the listing describes durable, wipe-clean ABS. It is a cosmetic fix, nothing more.
Shop the Cybertruck door handle covers
One honest caveat. None of this is news-driven. Tesla's decision does not change how any of these products work; it just reminds us that Cybertruck owners are a small club. Fitment is listed for 2023 to 2025 trucks, so check your model year before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Cybertruck coming to Australia or New Zealand?
No. In emails sent October 23, Tesla told Australian and New Zealand reservation holders that plans to produce Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand have been discontinued, as reported by Electrek and The Driven.
Will Australian Cybertruck deposits be refunded?
Electrek reports Tesla will refund payments in full within 30 days. The deposits were A$150 each, taken in November 2019. Holders who order a new Model 3 or Model Y get a free one-year FSD (Supervised) subscription; CarExpert carries the same offer.
Why won't Tesla sell the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand?
Per Electrek, the Cybertruck is built only in left-hand drive, and Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Japan all need right-hand drive. Australia also demands its own design-rule certification.
Which countries sell the Cybertruck?
Per Electrek, deliveries so far have gone to the U.S., Canada, South Korea (late 2025) and the UAE (January 2026), with configurators in other left-hand-drive Gulf and Middle East markets. The EU remains closed, mainly over pedestrian-safety rules.
Are you in Australia or New Zealand with a refund coming? Tell us in the 255,000-member Tesla Model Y owners group what you will put the money toward.