The United States is expansive, so why is finding parking such a challenge? While this may not be an issue for many Americans, the frustration of not having a parking spot near home is all too real—especially if you own a Tesla Cybertruck and lack a measuring tape. This predicament is currently faced by a resident of Salt Lake City, Utah.
As reported by Business Insider, a new Cybertruck owner is seeking to return his vehicle because it does not fit in the parking space assigned to his apartment.
Having previously owned other Tesla models, he might not have considered the Cybertruck’s dimensions when he accepted delivery, and his situation was different back then. At that time, he was married and lived in a home with adequate parking. However, following a separation, he now resides in a complex with a parking garage.
Complicating matters, his designated parking space is positioned next to a pillar with a box attached to it. The owner told Business Insider that he struggles to maneuver into the space, often needing to make multiple turns. Getting in and out of the space is as much of a hassle as parking it in the first place.
The Cybertruck’s size may be less intimidating than perceived. Its dimensions are 86.6 inches wide (with mirrors folded), 70.5 inches high, and 223.7 inches long. In comparison to rival electric trucks, it is 6.6 inches longer than the Rivian R1T but 9 inches shorter than the Ford F-150 Lightning. In height, it is nearly 8 inches shorter than both competitors. However, it is wider too, with an extra 4.8 inches compared to the Rivian and 3 inches more than the Ford.
Instead of accepting his circumstances, the owner has sought to sell the vehicle back, but that effort has been thwarted. According to the Tesla Motor Vehicle Order Agreement, there is a specific clause that prohibits the resale of a Cybertruck within the first year of ownership. If he attempts to do so, he could face a fine of $50,000 or the value of the Cybertruck, whichever amount is greater, as well as a ban from future Tesla purchases. Tesla cited this clause when they rejected his request, stating that his “unforeseen circumstance” did not justify a buyback.
Desperate for assistance, he has turned to social media, tagging both Tesla and CEO Elon Musk in his posts. He has made it clear that he is not seeking to profit from the situation, but simply wishes to have the vehicle removed from his life, as parking has become a real struggle. While Tesla has the authority to make an exception to the Cybertruck clause, there have been no reported instances of such leniency. As of now, neither Tesla nor Musk has responded to his outreach.
It’s an unfortunate situation. One has to wonder how he would cope if he had purchased a truck with an actual truck bed. Yet, if he can afford a Cybertruck, perhaps he can also afford alternative parking solutions or consider listing the vehicle on Turo to make parking someone else’s concern.
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