SpaceX bought nearly one in five Tesla Cybertrucks sold

WorldBusiness & Finance
18 Apr 2026 • 1:00 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Elon Musk's SpaceX purchased nearly one in five Tesla Cybertrucks sold in the US during the final quarter of 2025, spending more than $100 million.
  • Without SpaceX's significant purchases, Cybertruck registrations would have seen a 51 per cent decline in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Tesla has experienced two consecutive years of declining sales, resulting in Chinese manufacturer BYD surpassing it as the world's leading electric car maker.
  • BYD has demonstrated advanced technological breakthroughs, including a battery that charges as quickly as a petrol tank can be filled, while Tesla appears to be lagging in development.
  • Tesla's sales have also been affected by boycotts linked to Elon Musk's vocal and financial support for US President Donald Trump and other far-right politicians, impacting the company's public image.

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