A Cybertruck Buyer's Regret: Can't Keep It, Can't Sell It — Why?

A Tesla Cybertruck owner who received his truck a few weeks ago shared his grievances on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. He expressed his shock and desire to sell the truck immediately. The reason? The often-mocked truck is too big for his parking space. 

"I am shocked. I took delivery of my Cybertruck, and when I got it to my Apt, I found it did not fit and I immediately asked Tesla to give me authorization to sell it. They refused. I can't keep it, I can't sell it, and Tesla won't buy it back. I need help"

— Blaine Raddon (@bradarr) 3:02 a.m. · May 24, 2024

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Some critics pointed out that Raddon should have considered parking limitations before ordering the truck, and you might, too. However, it’s not as simple as it seems. As Raddon told Business Insider, his living arrangements had changed since he ordered the truck months ago. He and his wife got separated, and he moved from a single-family residence into an out-of-state apartment complex that didn’t have ample parking space to fit his new Cybertuck. 

Raddon is familiar with Tesla vehicles. He owned multiple Tesla cars, but the truck’s sheer size was enough for him to ask for help on Twitter and request that Tesla authorize him to sell it. 

As Raddon points out, the truck is "so much bigger" than he expected that he now has to maneuver excessively to even get into the parking spot. And even when he manages to pull that off, getting in and out is a lot of struggle. 

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This is just one of the many Cybertruck reports from disgruntled owners and those who were injured while operating the vehicle. The truck’s design continues to amuse car enthusiasts and the general public. 

"No Reseller" Clause For Cybertruck

Part of Raddon’s problem is that Tesla introduced a strict no-resale policy for anyone buying the truck. In the initial Tesla Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement titled "For Cybertruck only," Tesla clearly expressed that it could sue Cybertruck owners for $50,000, or the amount received from the sale, whichever is more significant if they resold their trucks within the first year of ownership. 

After news about this clause spread like wildfire, the company removed the controversial stipulation. However, after the news cycle went on to other things, the company quietly reintroduced the "For Cybertruck Only" clause, which clearly states they may sue you if you sell the Cybertruck before one year is up. Here’s the clause in full:

"You understand and acknowledge that the Cybertruck will first be released in limited quantity. You agree that you will not sell or otherwise attempt to sell the Vehicle within the first year following your Vehicle's delivery date. Notwithstanding the preceding, if you must sell the Vehicle within the first year following its delivery date for any unforeseen reason, and Tesla agrees that your reason warrants an exception to its no-reseller policy, you agree to notify Tesla in writing and give Tesla reasonable time to purchase the Vehicle from you at its sole discretion and the purchase price listed on your Final Price Sheet less $0.25/mile driven, reasonable wear and tear, and the cost to repair the Vehicle to Tesla's Used Vehicle Cosmetic and Mechanical Standards."

And here’s the most important part: "If Tesla declines to purchase your Vehicle, you may then resell your Vehicle to a third party only after receiving written consent from Tesla.

You agree that in the event you breach this provision, or Tesla has a reasonable belief that you are about to breach this provision, Tesla may seek injunctive relief to prevent the transfer of title of the Vehicle or demand liquidated damages from you for $50,000 or the value received as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater. Tesla may also refuse to sell you any future vehicles." 

Raddon Reaching Out To Tesla

Raddon contacted the Tesla dealership manager in Salt Lake City, asking to return the truck. He asked for one of the following: reverse the transaction, trade in the truck for a new sedan, sell it back to Tesla, or authorize him to sell it without a profit or markup.

The Tesla dealership manager responded by informing Raddon he was indeed bound by the one-year ban to selling his Cybertruck privately and that his request didn’t "warrant an unforeseen circumstance that would trigger Tesla’s purchase."

There’s currently no update on the situation, and Raddon will likely not sue Tesla to dispute the decision. His building lets him keep the truck there, but he won’t be held responsible for any damage while it protrudes from its parking space. 

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