Tesla Cybertruck Banned in the U.K. Due to Safety Regulations, Not Design Flaws

January 20, 2025

The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its unconventional design, has been omitted from Tesla's lineup in the U.K. almost a year after its U.S. launch. Currently, the electric pickup is only available in Canada and Mexico, with no release in European markets, including the U.K. This absence has sparked conversations, especially following the impounding of an illegally driven Cybertruck by Bury police in Greater Manchester.

Authorities revealed that the vehicle lacked what is known as a "certificate of conformity," thereby rendering it not road-legal in the U.K. Their Facebook announcement indicated legitimate concerns regarding the safety of the Cybertruck for pedestrians and other road users in case of an accident. A prevalent belief is that the Cybertruck can't meet the U.K.'s strict pedestrian safety standards, which has gained traction in the U.S. discourse as well.

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However, the primary law preventing Tesla from launching the Cybertruck is one that prohibits the sale of passenger vehicles with "sharp external projections." Tesla's VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Maravy, underscored this in a TopGear interview, stating that the Cybertruck's sharp edges violate regulations requiring road vehicles to have rounded protrusions of at least 3.2 millimeters. This means that significant redesigns would be necessary for the Cybertruck to be roadworthy in the U.K., and given the cultural pushback against large pickup trucks, Tesla's prospects of entering the U.K. market with the Cybertruck seem bleak in the near future.

News Source: slashgear

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