Goodbye to trust in Tesla – buyers report that their “new” cars may have been refurbished – many of them show hidden wear and tear
by
Laura M.
05/31/2025 12:00
Goodbye to trust in Tesla - buyers report that their “new” cars may have been refurbished - many of them show hidden wear and tear.
Tesla has just become the centre of a new scandal, and they truly are the definition of “let them talk, even if it’s bad.” And this time, it’s not some small controversy, Tesla is being accused of delivering Cybertrucks that aren’t actually brand new, but have spent months under the blazing sun and heavy rain before being handed over. A real scandal, especially considering that Cybertrucks are not exactly cheap.
As expected, this situation has sparked questions about Tesla’s transparency, the quality of their vehicles, and, most of all, the real value of these cars at the time of delivery… What is happening to Tesla?
A “ready” Cybertruck a bit too soon
Reza Soltani, a buyer in Texas, ordered his Cybertruck on April 25 and immediately received confirmation that he could pick it up, strange, right? Something didn’t sit right with this buyer, since the vehicle in question had left the factory on January 8. What? The car had spent more than four months sitting outside! Of course, Soltani refused the car.
Thousands of vehicles parked
And the worst part is that Soltani’s case isn’t unique.
Drones and reporters have documented massive lots full of unsold Cybertrucks piling up in open-air parking lots, something that contradicts the premium image Tesla wants to project.
Everything suggests that the company is producing more vehicles than it’s able to sell, which has led to price cuts, layoffs, and a forced expansion into new markets like Saudi Arabia.