Man explains why the Tesla Cybertruck is unlikely to ever be legal in Europe

If you live in Europe and are hoping to one day drive a Tesla Cybertruck around your hometown – we have some bad news.

Despite several rumors and attempts by Tesla fans to bring the EV across the Atlantic – it turns out that it’s unlikely to ever happen.

One content creator has broken down the reasons why.

Turns out those reasons could be why you love the bulky electric pickup truck in the first place.

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Why the Tesla Cybertuck won’t get to Europe

Tech enthusiast and Youtuber Marques Brownlee broke down the legalities for us.

He began by explaining that, while there are millions of Cybertruck preorders – some of which will be from Europe – there are ‘a certain set of rules that might make those orders impossible to fill’.

While the EV has become iconic for its angular design, Browlee put any rumors to bed that its ban is down to ‘how sharp the truck is’.

It also has nothing to do with the alleged visibility issues caused by the solid frame.

“The main rule is that the front of a vehicle cannot be stiff,” he explained.

What does this mean for the Tesla Cybertruck?

Yes, all vehicles are somewhat stiff, but – according to Brownlee – the Tesla Cybertruck takes that to the next level.

“The panels of other vehicles are actually a pretty thin metal which dents and crumples fairly easily, which can be kind of annoying if you just hit like a little rock or whatever and it dents your hood,” Brownlee said.

“But it’s much more safe when that’s a human head.”

However, the infamous stainless steel body of the Tesla Cybertruck is – quite literally – made of sterner stuff.

In fact, the car behemoth is said to be near bulletproof.

While it’s ‘awesome for durability’ and avoiding dents and scratches that plague car-proud drivers, there are safety drawbacks that lawmakers in Europe have taken issue with.

“If it hits a cyclist or pedestrian, it’s not going to crumple or dent in a way that actually softens the blow for impact and makes it more safe,” Brownlee said.

“So that Elon quote that ‘if you’re ever in an argument with another car, you’ll win’ is probably true, but the whole ‘bumper must be able to absorb energy to protect pedestrians’ rule in Europe is not going away anytime soon.”

Sucks for those who have already paid to transport the three-ton+ electric vehicle across the Atlantic.

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