{"id":323,"date":"2025-10-04T17:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/?p=323"},"modified":"2025-10-04T17:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T16:00:01","slug":"tesla-cybertruck-banned-across-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/tesla-cybertruck-banned-across-the-uk\/323\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Cybertruck banned across the UK \u2014 Not for self-driving, but for this bizarre function"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tesla Cybertrucks have captured the imagination of automotive fans for both good and bad reasons. Some dislike Elon Musk, while others are sceptical of<\/span> the electric vehicle movement. On the other hand, many think the Cybertruck is cool and different.<\/span> Regardless of the reason, even if you want one and live in the UK, owning a Cybertruck might not be straightforward.<\/strong> To drive a vehicle legally in England, you must meet several criteria that few people are willing to go through to modify the vehicle for the roads.<\/p>\n

Tesla Cybertruck hits an all-time low: Owners returning vehicles<\/h2>\n

In 2025, the Tesla Cybertruck went from being iconic to having owners return vehicles to Tesla so they could trade them in for other models. To manage the secondary market and prevent the vehicle from being sold online, the company began offering trade-ins for Cybertruck owners, allowing them to receive credit when returning the car.<\/p>\n

With other brands entering Europe and Asia without major issues, the Cybertruck could see its decline as soon as the next generation. While the vehicle delivers impressive speed and performance, its design does not appeal to everyone, and other electric and hybrid models are increasingly preferred.<\/strong> The difficulty of actually acquiring a Cybertruck in the UK is also contributing to declining sales.<\/p>\n

Cybertruck unwelcome in the UK: Size is a problem<\/h2>\n

Since production began in late 2023, only a handful of Cybertrucks have reached Europe and the UK. However, the EV is not exactly being welcomed on British roads. Back in early 2025, police in Bury, Greater Manchester, pulled a Cybertruck off the road after raising safety concerns. What might look like a small detail to the casual eye was treated far more seriously by the authorities, who argued that the truck\u2019s design could put pedestrians and other drivers at risk.<\/p>\n

The Cybertruck faces a few hurdles before it can legally roll onto British roads, like the rear indicators and brake lights all glow red, while here the law insists on amber for indicators and red exclusively for braking. The vehicle\u2019s size and weight are also problematic. At 3,500kg, the Cybertruck falls under Category C1, the same category as ambulances and some motorhomes, meaning drivers need a special licence. Importing the Cybertruck adds further complications, as only half of the UK\u2019s approved Individual Vehicle Approval centres are equipped to handle a vehicle of this size (but the new Cupra could fit perfectly<\/a> in the streets).<\/p>\n

Want one? Prepare for the correct licence<\/h2>\n

Obtaining this licence requires completing an additional course, creating another hurdle for anyone hoping to drive the vehicle legally. Pedestrian safety standards present another obstacle. The company has acknowledged that European regulations require a rounding of 3.2 millimetres on any protruding parts, but the Cybertruck\u2019s 1.4-millimetre stainless steel panels make this impossible without a redesign.<\/strong> Without these modifications, the vehicle cannot meet European safety standards.<\/p>\n

Expansion to other countries: Australia might see the vehicle this year<\/h3>\n

Elon Musk has teased the prospect of a Europe-ready Cybertruck, but Tesla\u2019s own executives have been quick to point out that the surge of orders in the US means Europe will have to wait its turn. Tesla Australia\u2019s Country Director, Thom Drew, noted that while the vehicle remains part of the company\u2019s plans, local launches depend on production priorities (and it would still have to worry about this engine<\/a> coming to the industry). <\/span><\/p>\n

The brand is facing more competition now than before, and with Elon Musk gradually changing the manufacturer’s goal from electric vehicles to autonomous, driverless cabs<\/strong>, Tesla could even afford to slow down the creation of new models and focus on exclusiveness – like many carmakers do in the U.S. and all over Europe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Disclaimer: Our coverage of events affecting companies is purely informative and descriptive. Under no circumstances does it seek to promote an opinion or create a trend, nor can it be taken as investment advice or a recommendation of any kind.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tesla Cybertrucks have captured the imagination of automotive fans for both good and bad reasons. Some dislike Elon Musk, while others are sceptical of the electric vehicle movement. On the other hand, many think the Cybertruck is cool and different. Regardless of the reason, even if you want one and live in the UK, owning … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":324,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-323","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobility"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=323"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":384,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/323\/revisions\/384"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/324"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=323"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=323"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ecoportal.net\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=323"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}