The United States is vast and wide, yet parking can be an elusive luxury. Many Americans navigate this challenge daily, but few experiences compare to owning a Tesla Cybertruck that doesn’t fit in your parking spot. This dilemma is the plight of a Salt Lake City, Utah resident, as reported by Business Insider.
Having previously owned other Tesla models, the new Cybertruck owner did not consider the vehicle’s dimensions when he accepted the delivery. His situation changed when he moved from a spacious home to an apartment complex with a cramped parking garage. His designated slot, adjacent to a pillar with an affixed box, requires a multi-point turn to navigate, making parking and un-parking a chore.
The dimensions of the Tesla Cybertruck are 86.6 inches wide (mirrors folded), 70.5 inches tall, and 223.7 inches long. It is 9 inches shorter than the Ford F-150 Lightning but 6.6 inches longer than the Rivian R1T when compared to comparable electric trucks. But because of its broader width, it is less suitable for a garage. In spite of these difficulties, a provision in Tesla’s Motor Vehicle Order Agreement forbids Cybertruck selling for the first year. If this clause is broken, the buyer will not be allowed to purchase a Tesla in the future and will be fined $50,000 or the value of the car, whichever is higher.
The owner’s plea for a buyback was denied by Tesla, which stated that his “unforeseen circumstance” did not qualify for an exception. Seeking resolution, he took to social media, tagging Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, emphasizing that he just wants to get rid of the vehicle due to parking difficulties, not profit. However, there has been no response from Tesla or Musk.
Poor guy. Owning a Cybertruck comes with unexpected challenges. If he can afford one, perhaps finding alternative parking or renting it out via Turo could be viable solutions. After all, making parking someone else’s problem might just be the way out of this conundrum.
