Tesla Stops Accepting Its Own Cars as Trade-Ins
a year ago
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- Tesla faces global protests and boycotts due to Elon Musk's controversial actions.
- Tesla has a backlog of 2,400 unsold Cybertrucks worth $200 million.
- Tesla is refusing to accept Cybertrucks as trade-ins, forcing some owners to use Lemon Law.
- Cybertruck sales peaked at 5,308 units in September 2023 but have since declined sharply.
- A recent recall affected nearly all delivered Cybertrucks, totaling 46,000 units.
- Elon Musk's association with Donald Trump and DOGE has hurt Tesla's public image.
- Tesla owners are distancing themselves from Musk's politics, leading to a decline in resale values.
- Used Cybertruck prices have dropped 55% year over year.
- Other used car dealers are hesitant to buy Cybertrucks, offering low-ball prices.
- Tesla's future is uncertain amid global 'Tesla Takedown' protests and market chaos.