Cybertruck From Las Vegas Explosion Temporarily Available for Purchase | Carscoops

      Shortly following the explosion, Musk boldly asserted that Tesla would reconstruct the Cybertruck.

      Elon Musk had previously mentioned that Tesla would move forward with rebuilding the damaged electric vehicle.

      Matthew Alan Livelsberger took his own life before the explosion that devastated the Tesla.

      It seems the listing was removed before the Cybertruck could be put up for auction.

      The Tesla Cybertruck that was detonated outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on January 1 briefly appeared for auction yesterday but was swiftly taken down. It is perhaps the least likely vehicle we would expect to see for sale, and the reason for the auction's cancellation is unclear—except for the obvious fact that selling the Cybertruck would be rather inappropriate.

      At around 8:39 a.m. on January 1, U.S. Army Special Forces soldier Matthew Alan Livelsberger parked outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. He had rented the truck via Turo and filled it with fireworks, camping fuel, and gas canisters. While in the driver's seat, Livelsberger shot himself just moments before the explosion occurred. Seven individuals sustained injuries, although thankfully, no bystanders lost their lives.

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      Local emergency responders and Elon Musk quickly commended the Cybertruck's resilience, highlighting that the stainless steel structure helped contain the blast. Shortly after the event, Musk stated that Tesla would “buff out the scratches and get it back on the road,” noting that the powertrain remained intact despite the explosion.

      According to Jalopnik, auction images shared on IAA reveal that the Cybertruck is still in the same grim condition it was in after investigators disassembled it following the incident. At first, the roof, doors, and pillars were largely intact, but they were later taken off. An inspection of the cabin shows that most of it has been severely burnt, and it seems nearly impossible to refurbish this vehicle without replacing almost every component.

      There is no update on whether Tesla had any role in the auction's cancellation, but it would be surprising if the company chose to rebuild the vehicle. After all, Tesla has its hands full with declining sales and a plummeting stock price. Nevertheless, history indicates that Musk flourishes on publicity—whether positive or negative—and revamping a vehicle involved in a targeted attack could be a way to capture public interest.