Elon Musk’s tank-like Tesla Cybertruck has finally made its way to the UK, but there’s a huge catch.
A 2024 silver model of the EV, which features armoured glass, an almost ‘impenetrable exoskeleton’ and can go from 0-60mph in just 2.9 seconds, is currently on sale on second-hand site Autotrader. According to The Sun, it is the first cyber truck to have been imported to the UK and is being sold for a whopping £145,995 – despite being advertised in the US for $99,990 (around £79,500).
However, it’s clear the controversial car’s angular design could cause some issues on British roads.
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In fact, it is not even clear whether the car could legally be driven in the country due to our strict road laws.
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To protect pedestrians from an otherwise deadly collision, all cars in the UK must be designed to have a crumple zone on the front, which absorbs the impact of a crash. But Tesla’s Cybertruck has a distinct flat front and may not meet the threshold to be considered safe.
The car’s hefty weight (between 3.6 and 4.5 tonnes) might also result in it being classed as a Light Goods Vehicle (LGV), meaning owners would have to obtain a Category C1 driving licence. Basically, you’d be on your way to becoming a lorry driver before being able to get behind the wheel.
Auto Export co-owner Imran Adam says there is a ‘massive interest’ in Cybertrucks in the UK, and that he’s 70-80% sure the DVLA will green light the mega EV.
“It is just a case of waiting for a decision now. They haven’t said ‘no’ so far, so that is a good sign,” he added. “I understand that Tesla is working hard behind the scenes with some modifications that would make it suitable for here, because at the moment the angular design may not pass our safety regulations as it currently is.”
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