Tesla faces mounting inventory problems as dozens of unsold Cybertrucks pile up in a Detroit parking lot, raising compliance concerns and questions about the model’s market performance. The dramatic build-up follows a considerable downturn in sales over recent months, prompting Tesla to seek out unconventional storage solutions for excess vehicles.
One such unofficial storage site, located in a Detroit shopping complex, has reportedly drawn the attention of local authorities. The lot, which previously accommodated customers shopping at now-closed retailers such as Bed, Bath and Beyond and Torrid, is currently packed with rows of gleaming silver Cybertrucks. According to city officials, the arrangement violates municipal storage codes, although enforcement could take some time. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant within the complex remains operational, a stark contrast against the otherwise deserted retail space.
Tesla’s nearby new showroom in West Bloomfield is likely the source of the overflow, according to local reports. This ongoing accumulation highlights broader struggles Tesla has faced with its Cybertruck line, despite it still outperforming competing electric truck models. CEO Elon Musk had initially expected much greater success from the Cybertruck, but sales have lagged significantly, hampered by eight separate recalls issued within a single year and damage to Tesla’s brand reputation attributed to Musk’s controversial political involvements.
