Man explains why the Tesla Cybertruck is unlikely to ever be legal in Europe
- The Tesla Cybertruck may never make it to Europe
- A content creator has revealed why
- Spoiler: it has nothing to do with ‘sharp corners’ or visibility
Published on Mar 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
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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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
