Man modifying his Tesla Cybertruck to make it street legal in the UK responds to critics by saying he’s ‘one step closer’

This YouTuber is modifying his Tesla Cybertruck to make it street legal in the UK – and he claims he’s ‘one step closer’.

Yianni Charalambous, the host of Yiannimize, has been documenting his car journey for quite some time now.

The Cybertruck was originally bought in California, US, but faces some hurdles to being UK street legal.

Although he’s attracted some criticism, Charalambous is adamant that he’s nearing the end of his modifications.

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What modifications were needed to make this Cybertruck legal for UK roads?

There were a number of bumps in the road for this Cybertruck, which he had outlined in previous videos.

For a start, it was registered in Albania, not the UK.

The Cybertruck’s indicators flashed up red, when the legal requirement in the UK is that they are amber.

The reason for this is to distinguish it from the brake light, which is already red.

Indicators would also be needed on the side mirrors, in line with UK regulations.

Another issue presented itself in the form of the truck’s sharp edges, which had to be covered up with rubber for the sake of pedestrian safety.

With it being the UK, fog lights were needed which would only turn on with the headlights.

If the car wanted a prayer of passing it’s IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test, then all these modifications would need to be made.

Charalambous has now given his two million subscribers an update on his progress.

It has now been given its rubber buffers and the indicator lights are now orange.

The wing mirrors are also compliant with UK regulations, having indicators in place.

And those pesky red indicators on the rear? A thing of the past.

If you’re asking ‘What about the fog lights?’, fear not – they have that covered too.

But the license plate is still Albanian, so there’s still work to be done.

Despite all the media hype about him being the first Cybertruck owner to be road legal, Charalambous admitted he didn’t care if he was beaten to the punch.

He said: “I know there is another Cybertruck that is in the UK and they’re also trying to get it registered.

“I don’t even care if I register it first or they register it first, just so long as one of us pulls it off.

“Whoever pulls it off will make the other person’s life so much easier.”

What’s left to do?

In his latest video, Charalambous took the Cybertruck for a drive.

Despite having the steering wheel on the opposite side of the car, he found it to be an easy ride.

He got a fair few people eyeballing the car as it passed by, though.

Reflecting on Brits’ reactions, he said: “Based on the fact that nobody in the UK has seen this car up close and personal.

“It’s been publicized with regards to Elon Musk, when you have Kim Kardashian and big A-List celebrities driving these things around.

“In America, nobody’s even looking at these because they’re everywhere.”

Kardashian has certainly nabbed a few headlines for her association with all things Tesla – even her peculiar photoshoot with an Optimus Robot.

Charalambous also addressed whether he was allowed to drive the Cybertruck with it having Albanian plates on.

He explained: “Football players have driven cars on their foreign plates, whether it be French or German, so I don’t see what the difference is.

“But there’s so many question marks over this, we don’t know what is the legal requirement.

“I’m sure I’ll find out soon enough, with the amount of articles being written about this car. I’m sure somebody will reach out to me.”

To keep up to date with his Cybertruck journey, head over to Yiannimize‘s YouTube channel.