Tesla Cybertruck Sales Drop Over 50% Amid Eight Recalls, Demand Slumps US

Tesla's Cybertruck is facing significant challenges in the market, with sales dropping over 50% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2025 to approximately 4,300 units, far below Elon Musk's ambitious goal of 250,000 annual deliveries. The vehicle struggles with high prices, manufacturing quality issues, and multiple recalls, which have dampened consumer enthusiasm despite initially having deposits for 2 million units. Competition from legacy automakers like Ford and General Motors, with their F-150 Lightning and Hummer EV respectively, has intensified, pushing Cybertruck sales below those rivals. Tesla's difficulties are compounded by regulatory hurdles, such as the Cybertruck being banned from sale in the UK due to safety concerns, and ongoing investigations by U.S. safety officials. Market analysts view the latter half of 2025 as critical for EV sales, especially with the impending removal of federal tax credits, but it remains unclear if this will improve Cybertruck demand given its current issues. Additionally, Tesla's Autopilot system faces scrutiny following a trial involving a fatal collision, further complicating the company's challenges.