Tesla Cancels Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand
The automaker is issuing deposit refunds to reservation holders in these regions.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Tesla has officially canceled plans to bring the Cybertruck to the Australian and New Zealand markets. Customers who previously paid a $150 reservation fee will receive full refunds.
Why it matters
The decision marks a significant pullback in the company's regional expansion strategy for its angular, all-electric pickup. Affected customers are being directed toward other vehicles in the current lineup.
Tesla is processing full $150 deposit refunds for affected customers within a 30-day window. In lieu of the truck, the company is offering a complimentary one-year Full Self-Driving (Supervised) subscription if these customers order a Model 3 or Model Y.
The players
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Tesla is an American multinational automotive and clean energy company that designs and manufactures electric vehicles.
The details
Tesla notified reservation holders of the change via email, confirming that the vehicle will not be produced for the Australian or New Zealand markets. The company had originally unveiled the Cybertruck design to the public in late 2019.
Timeline
Late 2019: Tesla first unveiled the Cybertruck design.
October 23, 2026: Tesla announced the cancellation of the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand.
Within 30 days of October 23, 2026: Customers will receive full deposit refunds.
Roadmap
The cancellation of the Tesla Cybertruck in Oceania highlights a recalibration of global rollout strategies for the unique electric pickup. This move suggests the manufacturer is focusing its immediate manufacturing capacity on core markets while steering potential buyers toward its high-volume sedan and crossover models.
Customers who reserved a vehicle in these markets will see their $150 deposit returned to their original payment method within one month. Those looking to utilize the offered Full Self-Driving subscription will need to place a new order for a Model 3 or Model Y to qualify.
The takeaway
If you are a reservation holder in these regions, monitor your bank or credit card statements for the automated refund over the coming month. Consider whether the provided credit for a Model 3 or Model Y meets your current transportation needs before proceeding with a new order.
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