Tesla’s Cybertruck Sales Drop Leads to Unconventional Storage Solutions
Recent quarters have seen a significant drop in Tesla’s Cybertruck sales, resulting in a surplus of unsold inventory. In an effort to address this issue, the company has turned to unconventional storage sites for the excess vehicles.
According to Crains Detroit Business, one such location is a Detroit shopping center that is now in violation of city code for housing dozens of Cybertrucks and other unsold Teslas in its parking lot.
The sight of rows of shiny silver Cybertrucks in what was once a bustling shopping center paints a dystopian picture. The closure of stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond and Torrid has left the parking lot looking more like a graveyard, with the only remaining business being a Buffalo Wild Wings.
Located near a new Tesla showroom in West Bloomfield, the overflow of vehicles at the shopping center may be attributed to the showroom’s proximity. While the shopping center landlord has been made aware of the violation, enforcement of the city code may take some time.
Despite still outselling other electric trucks, the Cybertruck has not met CEO Elon Musk’s expectations for success. This can be attributed to the vehicle’s eight recalls within a year, as well as the automaker’s brand devaluation due to Musk’s political involvement.
