Tesla brings Cybertruck to Middle East amid US demand collapse
16 days ago
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- Tesla begins Cybertruck deliveries in the UAE, its second international market after South Korea.
- First deliveries in the UAE included 63 Cybertrucks at a launch event in Dubai's Al Marmoom desert.
- Pricing in the UAE starts at AED 404,900 (~$110,000) for the Dual Motor AWD, significantly higher than US prices.
- Tesla also launched the configurator in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, and Israel.
- The Cybertruck is blocked from sale in the EU due to non-compliance with pedestrian protection and weight regulations.
- Cybertruck sales in the US have declined sharply, with only 4,140 units sold in Q4 2025, a 68% drop YoY.
- Elon Musk's initial sales predictions of 250,000 to 500,000 units annually have not been met.
- SpaceX purchased unsold Cybertrucks to help Tesla manage inventory.
- The base price of the Cybertruck has increased by 75% since its 2019 unveiling.
- Tesla may consider redesigning the Cybertruck into a more traditional truck if current sales trends continue.