Tesla owners who buy new EV model face bizarre ‘purchase agreement’ that could cost thousands in fines
TESLA’S bizarre new Cybertruck is coming this month – with its first customers to receive their futuristic-looking EV on November 30.
But the latest creation from Elon Musk‘s car giant comes with a head-scratching ‘purchase agreement’ that could cost owners thousands in fines.
According to an update in Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement, early buyers of the Cybertruck will be prevented from reselling their monster EV until a year after they take delivery.
The clause was added to Tesla‘s Purchase Agreement under the “No Resellers” section, which is normally there to prevent dealerships from buying Teslas en masse to resell them.
But underneath this section is a “For Cybertruck Only” heading, which stipulates that that buyers can’t sell the vehicle within the first year of ownership without explicit permission from Tesla.
Those who fail to abide by this new clause can be barred from purchasing Tesla vehicles ever again.
The EV giant can even fine anyone who tries to sell their motors without their permission.
According to the small print, “liquidated damages” could see owners forced to cough up to $50,000, roughly £40,000, “or the value received as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater.”
Tesla says it currently has over a million Cybertruck reservations, although the EV truck isn’t expected to go into mass production until next year.
Sadly, Tesla removed the option to pre-order the Cybertruck in the UK and Europe last year, and it remains unclear whether or not the Cybertruck will be available to buy in the UK or Europe.
The launch of the new Cybertruck is perhaps the most highly anticipated in Tesla’s history – with the space-age motor’s debut delayed several times.
The first commercial unit only rolled off the production line in July, while shareholders got their first look at its strange design in May during a day-long event held by Musk, with photos later being posted on social media.
And in October, footage emerged of a Cybertruck being put through its paces on a 4×4 testing track… and seemingly struggling for traction on an uphill section.
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The lightweight and aerodynamic Camp365 T Model works with popular motors like the Rivian R1, Ford Lighting and the Tesla Cybertruck.
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