For the moment, Tesla is not marketing its Cybertruck in Europe. The electric pickup is only available in the United States and Canada. The vehicle does not comply with European road safety regulations. On the Old Continent, it is therefore impossible to have a Cybertruck approved.
A Cybertruck imported from the United States
Unsurprisingly, some people have decided to go all out by importing a Cybertruck through unofficial channels. This is the case of the English YouTuber Yianni Charalambous, better known under the pseudonym Yiannimize. The videographer imported a pickup truck directly from the United States to the United Kingdom.
Aware of the obstacles posed by the law in Europe, he took care to register and insure the vehicle abroad. These precautions were not enough to keep the British authorities away from his car. On the contrary.
No certificate of conformity
A few days ago, the police in Greater Manchester, in the North West of England, were forced to seize Yiannimize's Cybertruck. On their X account, the police explain that the futuristic pickup truck violates several laws in force in the United Kingdom.
First of all, the driver of the vehicle is "a permanent resident of the United Kingdom", but the Cybertruck is "registered and insured abroad". This is strictly prohibited by British law.
Furthermore, the pickup truck does not have a certificate of conformity valid in the United Kingdom. The vehicle is not approved to drive on English roads. This is also the case in the rest of Europe. Yiannimize's pickup truck is therefore confined to private spaces. It cannot be driven on public roads… at the risk of ending up in the pound.
A danger to pedestrians?
Above all, the police considered that the videographer’s Cybertruck represented a danger to other road users, pedestrians. As the police explained, “although this may seem harmless to some, legitimate concerns remain regarding the safety of other road users, particularly pedestrians, in the event of a collision involving a Cybertruck.”
As it stands, the pick-up is far from being adapted to European road legislation. For example, Europe requires that the sharp parts of a car must be rounded, with a radius of at least 3.2 mm to protect the most vulnerable road users. The Cybertruck's front end, sharp and carved from stainless steel, violates these regulations.
In addition, the pickup is much too heavy for European legislation. Once loaded, it exceeds the authorized limit of 3.5 tons for a B license. To offer the Cybertruck for sale in Europe, Tesla will therefore have to revise its copy from top to bottom...
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