Tesla Cybertruck Loses Sales Lead to Ford. It Was Always Going to Happen
- In the first quarter of 2025 in the U.S., the Ford F-150 Lightning overtook Tesla Cybertruck as the best-selling electric pickup truck.
- This shift followed Tesla’s initial Cybertruck deliveries starting in late November 2023, with growing sales that peaked but then declined by late 2024.
- Ford's CEO Jim Farley explained customers demand electric pickups that can tow, go off-road, and take long trips, requiring large expensive batteries.
- According to recent figures, the Ford F-150 Lightning recorded 7,913 registrations in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing the Tesla Cybertruck, which had 7,126, with Ford reclaiming the top spot in March.
- The change suggests electric pickup buyers prefer traditional models like the F-150 Lightning, while Tesla faces inventory challenges and may rely on discounts to sustain sales.
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New report reveals that one key Tesla model has surpassed alarming milestone: 'Raising a lot of questions'
Tesla's polarizing Cybertruck is another reason for the company's recent downward trend. What's happening? Inventory of the electric vehicle has surpassed 10,000 in the United States, ArenaEV reported. "This suggests a big slowdown in demand for the apparently highly anticipated electric truck, raising a lot of questions about its real market reception," the outlet stated. It added that the figure could be inflated because of various discounts …
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