Cybertruck Glut: Detroit Suburb Fed Up With Tesla’s Parking Lot Stockpile

Farmington Hills, Michigan, is facing an unusual issue: a surplus of unsold Tesla Cybertrucks. The electric vehicles are reportedly being stored at a struggling shopping center, causing friction with local authorities.

City Officials Cite Zoning Violations

According to Crain’s Detroit Business, dozens of Cybertrucks, alongside other Tesla models, have taken over parking spaces at Hunter’s Square shopping center. The location, already showing signs of decline with closed businesses like Bed, Bath and Beyond and Torrid, now faces scrutiny for violating zoning codes by using its land for vehicle storage.

Charmaine Kettler-Schmult, Farmington Hills’ planning and community development director, confirmed that the property owner has been notified of the violation. However, she acknowledged that the enforcement process can be lengthy.

New Showroom Connection?

The situation’s origin may be linked to Tesla’s recently opened showroom in nearby West Bloomfield. The vehicles stored at Hunter’s Square could be excess inventory from the new location. Neither the property owner nor Tesla representatives have commented on the situation.

Elon Musk’s Cybertruck Dreams vs. Reality: Despite initial claims of over 1 million reservations, the Cybertruck has struggled to meet sales expectations. While Tesla projected 250,000 sales, only 40,000 units were sold last year. The Ford F-150 Lightning has even outperformed the Cybertruck in recent sales figures.

Tesla has introduced a more affordable, rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck model and offered incentives on other trims to boost demand. These incentives include discounts, lease options, and free supercharging.

The situation in Farmington Hills highlights the challenges Tesla faces in managing Cybertruck inventory amid fluctuating demand.

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