Tesla Faces Pressure Over Unsold Cybertrucks
Tesla is currently dealing with scrutiny from authorities in Michigan regarding unsold Cybertrucks accumulating at a closed shopping center in Farmington Hills. This situation has raised concerns about potential violations of local zoning laws.
Recently, local residents and social media users have shared images and videos showing long lines of Cybertrucks parked at the Hunter’s Square Shopping Centre, which is located on Orchard Lake Road.
This location is close to a Tesla Service Center in West Bloomfield, leading some to speculate that the shopping center is being used as an overflow lot for unsold vehicles. Reports suggest that over 100 Cybertrucks may be parked at the site.
Tesla employees have indicated that the trucks, which are meant for customer delivery, are on a property managed by the same group overseeing the nearby service center. However, local officials have expressed skepticism about this explanation.
“The Farmington Hills Code Enforcement Bureau is working with the management of Hunter Square Shopping Center to address the issue,” Charmaine Kettler-Schmult, director of planning and community development, mentioned in a statement.
She added, “They have been informed that storing vehicles is not a permitted use. The enforcement process is underway and will take some time.”
Tesla’s choice to store these trucks highlights the company’s struggles with Cybertruck sales, a model that CEO Elon Musk previously promoted as revolutionary in the electric pickup market.
Data from Cox Automotive indicates that Tesla sold over 6,000 Cybertrucks in the first quarter of 2025, bringing total deliveries since launch to less than 50,000 units. Originally, Tesla had forecasted annual sales of 250,000 units. In 2024, about 40,000 Cybertrucks were delivered—around 10,000 short of Wall Street’s expectations.
This discrepancy between projections and actual sales has resulted in a significant buildup of inventory. Recent reports suggest that Tesla may have around 10,000 unsold Cybertrucks on hand. In light of these challenges, the company has opted to decrease production.
According to a source who spoke to Business Insider, automakers have begun shifting workers to Model Y operations since December 2024 as sales of the Cybertruck have dipped, amid growing backlash against Musk’s involvement in politics.
Once considered a leader in innovation, Tesla’s brand has faced increasing polarization due to various public relations and logistical challenges. Following the “Trump Bump” in December, Tesla’s stock plummeted over 50% but has shown signs of recovery in recent weeks as Musk commits to focusing more on the company.
Adding to the complexity, the Cybertruck has experienced several recalls since its consumer release. So far, eight recalls have been issued, covering issues from broken windshield wipers to delays in rear camera displays.
The most recent recall affected around 46,000 vehicles, which represents nearly all Cybertrucks sold at that time. Tesla representatives did not provide immediate comments regarding these developments.
