Man with UK's first ever Cybertruck may never be able to drive it again
- Owner of the first Cybertruck in the UK can’t get it registered
- There are several issues with it
- For the time being, there’s no way to fix the problem
Published on Dec 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The man who imported the first Tesla Cybertruck in the UK is having a nightmare because he still can’t make it road legal.
He’s facing all kinds of hurdles in getting it registered.
There’s a very long list of issues with the truck.
To make matters worse, he’s given himself an extremely tight deadline.
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What you have to do to make a Tesla Cybertruck road legal in the UK
Yianni Charalambous, the first Tesla Cybertruck owner in the UK, is documenting his ‘predicament’ on his Yiannimize YouTube channel.
He said he wanted to get it road ready before Christmas, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.
Yianni shared the list of modifications required, and it’s the stuff of nightmares.
The Cybertruck’s indicators flash up red, when the legal requirement in the UK is that they are amber.
This is to distinguish it from the brake light, which is also red.
Indicators would also be needed on the wing mirrors, and fog lights need to be different.
So we’re looking at four separate problems, and that’s just for the way the truck’s lights work.
Then there’s the fact that Cybertruck has really sharp angles, which wouldn’t pass the required tests for pedestrian safety.
You would also need a custom adapter, because UK ones are different.
The list goes on.
Is Cybertruck ever coming to Europe/UK?
One year after the unveil, Cybertruck is still not officially available in Europe, and it looks like that’s not going to change in the near future.
And it’s easy to see why.
There have been calls for an international version but, so far, European drivers have only been able to see the Cybertruck in person during the ‘world tour’ that Tesla did earlier this year.
At the time of writing, there are several road legal Cybertrucks available for sale in the European continent, but they’re all imported privately, and they all cost a fortune.
Translated, depending on where you live, you might be able to buy a Cybertruck in Europe, and maybe even get it registered, if your bank account has enough zeros in it.
But it doesn’t look like Cybertruck will be available as anything other than an overpriced, overcomplicated import in the near future.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
