Cybertruck deliveries canceled in Australia and New Zealand

Tesla has canceled the delivery of its Cybertruck electric pickup for customers in Australia and New Zealand. Reservation holders were informed via email on October 23, 2026, that the vehicle will not be delivered to these markets, and deposits will be refunded within 30 days. As a gesture of goodwill, Tesla is offering one year of its advanced driving assistance, FSD (Supervised), to customers who instead order a new Model 3 or Model Y.

Cybertruck reservations began in 2019

The decision to cancel deliveries follows Tesla’s quarterly results announcement and comes after the company opened reservations in Australia in November 2019. This followed the Cybertruck’s initial presentation in California in 2019, during which the vehicle famously shattered glass during a demonstration. Many customers had reserved the vehicle since then, but the waiting list was unexpectedly cleared, and the reservation page was removed as early as May 2022.

Cybertruck sales have grown but remain below capacity

According to Cox Automotive, 4,323 Cybertrucks were sold in the United States in the third quarter of 2026, with a total of 11,586 sold over nine months. For the entire year of 2024, 38,965 Cybertrucks were sold, despite the production line being designed for 250,000 units per year. This indicates strong demand but also highlights the challenges of scaling production.

Cybertruck not adapted for left-hand drive markets

Tesla has not modified the Cybertruck for countries that drive on the left, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or Japan. This would require a new engineering project, as the vehicle is currently offered only with a left-hand steering wheel and is assembled in Texas. Australia also requires homologation according to its own vehicle standards, which Tesla has not met.

Cybertruck faces regulatory challenges in Europe

In Europe, the Cybertruck faces regulatory hurdles due to its stainless steel panels with sharp edges. The German Ministry of Transport was approached by the U.S. army in the autumn of 2025 about using the vehicle for soldiers stationed in Germany. The army found the design significantly different from European requirements, which would prevent individual homologation. In France, however, the Cybertruck remains a popular attraction at trade shows.

Cybertruck available in some markets with lenient regulations

Tesla has started selling the Cybertruck in countries with more lenient vehicle regulations, such as South Korea since the end of 2025 and the United Arab Emirates since January 2026. Elon Musk had previously suggested that the company might be able to certify the vehicle for other markets within the next year, though no timeline has been officially confirmed.