"In 2023, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised that his EV maker's upcoming Cybertruck would sell like hotcakes, delivering between 250,000 and 500,000 units per year once the company hit its stride. But over two years later, Tesla hasn't even gotten close, in yet another instance of Musk vastly overpromising while severely underdelivering. In reality, the carmaker's pickup truck has flopped hard, not even selling 20,000 units this year."
"And the real picture could look even worse without some creative insider efforts to hide the company's abysmal Cybertruck sales: Musk has started selling unsold Cybertruck inventory to his own companies, as Electrek reports; SpaceX has taken delivery of hundreds of the trucks and is expected to receive thousands more. Carriers were also seen delivering trucks to Musk's AI startup xAI's offices."
"The numbers paint a damning picture of Tesla's core business. The company only sold 5,385 Cybertrucks in the third quarter of 2025, down a whopping 63 percent compared to the same period last year, and a mere 16,000 overall so far this year. Besides becoming closely associated with Musk's highly divisive behavior and commentary, the truck has been recalled eight times for sometimes-glaring design issues. It's been criticized for having a less-than-stellar range, especially given its premium price. Resale values have cratered,"
Tesla's Cybertruck has dramatically underperformed initial sales promises of 250,000–500,000 units annually, failing to reach even 20,000 units in the current year. Executives have moved unsold inventory into Musk-owned companies, with SpaceX receiving hundreds and more expected, while carriers delivered trucks to xAI. Q3 2025 Cybertruck sales fell 63% year-over-year to 5,385 units, leaving 16,000 sold year-to-date. The vehicle has suffered eight recalls for design issues, received criticism for limited range relative to its high price, and seen collapsing resale values. The end of a $7,500 federal EV tax credit may further depress future demand.
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