Summary
- Another Tesla Cybertruck registered in Europe, confirmed by lead engineer
- Cybertruck seen driving in Netherlands with European license plate
- Owner of Cybertruck identified as rapper Kosso
- Reports of multiple Cybertrucks being registered in EU
- Tesla may certify Cybertruck for markets outside North America by 2025, hinted at version for European and Chinese markets
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Tesla’s Lead Cybertruck Engineer Wes Morrill confirmed the registration of another Tesla Cybertruck in Europe. The photo, originally posted by X user Dénis van Vliet, shows the Cybertruck driving in the Netherlands with an Albanian license plate. Morrill reposted the image on X and stated that the Cybertruck is the first to be registered in the EU, driving in the Netherlands. He also mentioned that other Cybertrucks had been previously registered as well.
Rapper Kosso was revealed as the owner of the registered Cybertruck in Europe, with the vehicle being spotted in Belgium. This news follows other reports earlier in the year that some Cybertrucks had already been registered in the European Union. A Tesla Advisor from France had reported that the first Cybertruck had been registered in the Czech Republic. Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of certifying the Cybertruck for markets outside of North America by 2025, with the potential for a European and Chinese market-specific version in the future.
During an interview with Top Gear, Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy expressed doubts about the Cybertruck’s eligibility for registration in Europe due to its protruding edges. European regulations call for a 3.2mm external radius on external projections, which may be impossible to achieve with the Cybertruck’s design. Despite this, Tesla has conducted worldwide display tours of the vehicle in various countries, including in Europe and Asia. The company announced plans to bring the Cybertruck to the United Kingdom and parts of Europe in April.
Tesla has showcased the Cybertruck in various countries throughout the year, including at Gigafactory Berlin in March. These displayed units were not registered, but rumors of registered Cybertrucks in Europe have been circulating since earlier in the year. The vehicles are likely imported by buyers who purchased them in North America. Tesla has demonstrated its ambition to bring the Cybertruck to other countries through these display tours, despite concerns about meeting certain safety regulations in European markets. The company continues to make progress in expanding the availability of the Cybertruck globally.
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