According to the latest reports, Tesla updated its purchase agreement shortly before the delivery of the first CyberTruck, supplementing a controversial resale limit. Under this supplemental provision, if the owner changes hands within one year of purchasing the Cybertruck, he or she will be required to pay a "liquidated damages" equal to the greater of the sale or transfer** or $50,000.
This provision has aroused widespread concern and controversy. Some argue that such restrictions are contrary to consumer rights and may limit the right of car owners to trade freely in the marketplace. Tesla's move has also been blamed for restricting consumer choice.
Some, however, consider such a provision to be reasonable. They believe that this kind of regulation can protect Tesla's brand image, prevent excessive fluctuations in vehicles on the second-hand market, and also maintain Tesla's after-sales service system.
However, shortly after the news spread on social **, Tesla quietly deleted this clause. The move sparked speculation that Tesla may have been under pressure to make adjustments.
At the moment, Tesla has not officially responded to this, and there is still some uncertainty about whether this rule will apply to all Cybertruck buyers, or only for owners of the Founder's version.
The incident sparked a wide discussion about consumer rights and corporate behavior. It will be interesting to see how Tesla will respond to this controversy and whether it will reintroduce similar regulations in the future.