According to reports, Tesla has quietly reinstated the Cybertruck's "no resale" clause, which means that if Cybertruck buyers resell their vehicles within the first year, Tesla will sue Tesla for $50,000. According to technology website ArsTechnica, a buyer who ordered a limited edition "base series" Cybertruck told the website that the car purchase contract they received from Tesla included this clause.
The contract requires Cybertruck owners to return the vehicle to Tesla at a lower price before attempting to resell it. The company also said the Cybertruck can only be resold if Tesla provides "written consent" to the owner.
If these terms are violated, "Tesla may seek injunctive relief to prevent the transfer of title to the vehicle or require you to pay liquidated damages of $50,000 or as consideration for the sale or transfer, whichever is greater. Tesla may also refuse to sell any future vehicles to you."
The clause first appeared last month in an addendum to Tesla's vehicle order agreement, titled "Cybertruck Only."
The clause also states that Tesla can sue for $50,000 if a buyer sells the Cybertruck within the first year of ownership, and that Tesla can refuse to sell future vehicles to anyone who violates this provision.
But Tesla later removed the clause from a public copy of the agreement amid backlash from customers and fans.
It's unclear why this clause is included in the specific contract, or whether it only applies to the limited-edition "base series" Cybertruck.
The Cybertruck "base series" sells for up to $120,000, and only 1,000 units are expected to be produced. Tesla confirmed earlier this month that deliveries of the base Cybertruck series have begun in California and Texas, and will be expanded to more states in 2024.