Tesla Reintroduces Resale Ban Clause for the Cybertruck

Customers who placed a pre-order for the Cybertruck were offered the chance to finalize their purchase… on the condition that they are the actual users.

When you love something, you don’t count. So the Tesla is ramping up the price for the first units of its Cybertruck. A launch series called Foundation is available to those who reserved their ticket very early. It is limited to the two existing technical configurations: the Dual Motor and the Cyberbeast.

The prices are steep: $99,990 (92,820 euros) for the first, $119,990 (111,374 euros) for the second, representing an extra $20,000 over the catalog price. Additionally, each US state imposes its own VAT. For example, California’s rate is 8.75%, bringing the final price to roughly between 101,000 and 121,120 euros. Tesla defends itself by stating that these Cybertruck Foundation models are better equipped, especially with all semi-autonomous driving aids.

Blow for Speculators

These prices did not discourage some buyers, who were nonetheless surprised to be reminded by the sale clauses stating they could not resell their vehicle. They will be required to keep ownership for at least one year. This will seriously complicate the lives of speculators trying to sell their “fast track” reservation vouchers on eBay, among other platforms.

If this clause is violated — which requires clients to alert Tesla if they wish to part with their Cybertruck and sell it back to the dealer at the purchase price minus a depreciation set by the manufacturer — a fine of $50,000 (46,500 euros) could be imposed by the court.

Finally, only customers in California and Texas have been contacted so far. Tesla is cautious to avoid spreading itself too thin and overloading the vast American territory. Once again, this might stir some envy…

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