Yianni Charalambous, who runs the YouTube channel Yiannimize, made headlines last month when he purchased the Tesla Cybertruck in the UK but has since been plagued with issues since
A YouTuber who brought a Tesla Cybertruck to the UK is finding it tough to get it road-ready due to ongoing safety and regulatory issues. Yianni Charalambous, who runs the popular YouTube channel Yiannimize with 2.19 million subscribers, is a top car enthusiast on the platform.
Over time, he’s assisted numerous celebs in custom-wrapping their cars while also testing out wild vehicles regularly. Last month, the car fanatic revealed he’d purchased the first Tesla Cybertruck in the UK.
After buying it from its previous owner in California, Yianni planned to ship it back to England. However, Auto Evolution reports that he was immediately faced with his first obstacle – being denied the ability to transport the vehicle by ship due to its fire risk.
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After choosing to fly the Cybertruck over instead, the YouTuber has since encountered more problems trying to get it on the road. These include getting a British number plate – it currently has an Albanian one – and changing the red indicator lights.
In the UK, it’s legally required for indicator lights to be amber so other drivers can distinguish them from the standard red brake light. Regulations also dictate that cars must have indicators on the side mirrors.
Fog lights also need to be fitted on the Cybertruck before it can be considered road-safe as in the UK, only those that turn on with the car’s headlights are permitted.
Car customiser Yianni’s dreams to drive his Tesla Cybertruck may be dashed due to its dangerously sharp edges. The vehicle’s pointed body, trunk, and blunt front don’t meet European crash test standards.
To win approval for road use by Christmas, he’d have to dumb down the sharp edges with rubber. These tweaks are essential for the Cybertruck to pass its road safety tests.
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