"Tesla sold only 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, down 48.1% from the 38,965 sold the year before. The slide continued in the first quarter of this year, with 3,519 sold, down 45.1% from the 6,406 sold in the year-earlier period."
"In the fourth quarter of 2025, of the 7,071 Cybertruck U.S. registrations, 1,279 went to SpaceX, with additional registrations from other companies in the Musk empire, totaling nearly 20% of all registrations."
"Based on the Cybertruck's starting price of $70,000, the registrations to Musk's companies represent approximately $93.7 million in merchandise circulating within his orbit rather than going to outside buyers."
The Cybertruck has faced criticism for its design and functionality, leading to a significant drop in sales. In 2025, Tesla sold only 20,237 Cybertrucks, a 48.1% decrease from the previous year. The decline continued into 2026, with only 3,519 sold in the first quarter. Notably, 20% of the Cybertrucks registered in the fourth quarter of 2025 were acquired by companies owned by Elon Musk, amounting to approximately $93.7 million in sales within his business empire.
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