Tesla's Cybertruck Banned in EU Over Safety Concerns
The German Customs Agency has refused to issue import certificates for Tesla's Cybertruck, citing safety concerns and regulatory violations. The unusual design of the electric pickup truck, which has been a hit in North America, has failed to meet strict European Union (EU) safety standards.
The primary obstacle is the Cybertruck's lack of an EU type approval, or homologation. This is due to its sharp-edged, rigid stainless steel body, which violates EU pedestrian and cyclist safety standards. These regulations, designed to protect vulnerable road users, are more stringent in Europe than in the U.S., where occupant safety is the primary focus.
German authorities have expressed concerns about the Cybertruck's unusual appearance, which could make it highly noticeable on the road and potentially undermine the purpose of USAREUR-AF license plates. Moreover, regulators have flagged significant passive safety concerns tied to the truck's design, including its heavy curb weight and sharp, angular stainless-steel bodywork. European law mandates that vehicles include impact protection zones, avoid dangerous sharp edges, and incorporate speed limiters if they exceed 3.5 tons, which the Cybertruck violates.
Despite achieving a 5-star safety rating in the U.S., the Cybertruck's design violates multiple EU requirements intended to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. A request by U.S. service members stationed overseas to allow the Cybertruck under the existing USAREUR-AF system was denied.
Tesla has not yet announced plans to modify the Cybertruck to meet EU safety standards. However, the company has hinted at expanding to more markets beyond North America soon. Until then, the Cybertruck remains unable to be imported or registered in Germany or anywhere else in the European Union.
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