What is it?
The Cybertruck is Tesla's stainless-steel electric pickup, launched in North America in late 2023 after a four-year delay from the original 2019 concept. Not officially sold in Australia, with the only legal route being SEVS personal import and right-hand-drive conversion.
The lineup runs from Long Range RWD (US spec) at null plus on-roads, through to Cyberbeast (US spec) at null plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 4 years, 80,000 km (vehicle).
Interior and Technology
Stainless-steel exoskeleton needs no paint and resists rust, 11.4 kW V2L outlet is the highest of any production EV, and Tesla Supercharger access remains available to grey-import owners in Australia.
Not officially sold in Australia. No factory right-hand-drive production, no ANCAP rating, no full ADR compliance, and Tesla's Australian service network is not authorised to warranty grey imports.
Should you buy the Cybertruck?
Reasons to buy
- Stainless-steel exoskeleton needs no paint and resists rust, 11.4 kW V2L outlet is the highest of any production EV, and Tesla Supercharger access remains available to grey-import owners in Australia.
- Warranty: 4 years, 80,000 km (US spec). Battery: 8 years, 240,000 km.
- 1.83 m tray boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 4,990 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Not officially sold in Australia. No factory right-hand-drive production, no ANCAP rating, no full ADR compliance, and Tesla's Australian service network is not authorised to warranty grey imports.
- You want a properly homologated EV ute on the Australian market (BYD Shark 6 PHEV, LDV eTerron 9), factory warranty cover, or anything close to mainstream pricing.
- Import and conversion costs frequently exceed the price of the vehicle itself. Confirm SEVS eligibility, ADR compliance pathway and ongoing service support before committing.
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