The Tesla Cybertruck will have to undergo major modifications to be legal in Europe

As it stands, the Tesla Cybertruck cannot be approved in Europe. The electric pick-up does not comply with European safety standards. To be approved, the vehicle will have to undergo major modifications.

Much has been said about Tesla's Cybertruck, whose atypical design is particularly divisive. Despite the divergent opinions, the electric pickup promises to be already generating strong enthusiasm as evidenced by the pre-order figures unveiled a few weeks ago by Elon Musk. However, customers should not be happy too quickly to have reserved their copy because the final version of the vehicle could be different from that presented by the manufacturer, especially on the old continent.

Indeed, to be able to obtain European certifications, "profound modifications of the basic structure" are necessary according to Stefan Teller, a German expert specializing in European standards in the field of automobile safety. The Cybertruck does not already comply with American standards and is even less so in Europe where regulations are much stricter.


CYBERTUCK: A DANGER FOR THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS AND PASSENGERS

Stefan Teller who works for the German safety organization SGS-TÃœV joins another Australian expert who said a few weeks ago that the angular design and rigid design of the Tesla Cybertruck pose risks to pedestrian safety. “The front of the vehicle should not be rigid and homogeneous. The bumper and the hood must be able to absorb energy to protect pedestrians, ”the specialist told the automotive magazine Automobilwoche.

Additionally, when an accident does occur, the Cybertruck's tough body may not undergo major deformation, but the impact will be transferred to its occupants. In this case, even the airbags would not be sufficient for the safety of the passengers. The specialist explains that unlike the US market, there is a strict approval process that involves the brand, public services and independent companies like TÃœV. As it stands, the electric pickup would fail European tests, forcing the manufacturer to make changes to the design and structure of the vehicle.