Over a million refundable deposits at a much lower than announced price point with superior specs. Let’s see how many of those end up actually being converted to real orders. I doubt this thing we’ll be a big seller for Tesla when there are better EV trucks already available.
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Germany bans Cybertruck
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It doesn't matter.
I wouldn't be surprised if Tesla was/is never planning to sell the CT in current form in the EU.
Many reasons there are basically no full-size pickups there. F-150 is a top selling vehicles and numbers are essentially from the US. Market is big enough without worrying about trying to sell in EU where trucks don't sell. Maybe soon we will have the cooler-wanted cars that EU/Japan can't have vs. the other way around.
scottf200
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Interestingly Ford seem to sell them in other non-USA places tho. ie. Australia
Leeclanual
Member
Time will tell… but my guess is half will convert to purchases… still many years of production just in US
This vehicle belongs in a Mad Max movie. Not on the suburban street shared with pedestrians and cyclists. The front of the vehicle backed by 4 tons of steel would cut through a crowd of spectators like a 9-iron through grass. I hope Tesla has a large reserve set aside for legal fees - they are going to need it.
Six safety professors and officials, who analyzed crash test videos presented during a webcast delivery event, expressed worries about potential harm to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles on the road, Reuters wrote in a recently published article.
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Elon Musk made the Tesla Cybertruck so strong, it may be illegal in the EU. Here’s why
While Elon Musk made the Cybertruck so strong that it may “in an argument with another car,” Tesla might not be able to sell the EV truck in the EU because of this very reason. The Cybertruck has very little to no crumple zones, making it unsafe for pedestrians in case of a crashwww.firstpost.com
One of the most important rules that all carmakers who want to do business in the EU must follow, is that the front of the car cannot be stiff, meaning it has to have a proper crumple zone to reduce the impact of the crash.
"Much of the concern was focused on those outside the Cybertruck. "If you have an argument with another car, you will win," Musk said."/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/WPZEUIBAFNKORHSGKMKOKM7JBE.jpg)
Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns -experts
The angular design of Tesla's Cybertruck has safety experts concerned that the electric pickup truck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton could hurt pedestrians and cyclists.www.reuters.com
There is literally *no* difference in pedestrian safety with the Cybertruck and any of the other millions of heavy trucks on the road. Zero.
voyager
Active Member
Yes, there are:
Tesla Cybertruck's stiff structure, sharp design raise safety concerns
https://www.reuters.com/business/au...ign-raise-safety-concerns-experts-2023-12-08/Australia isn’t in the EU (Europe). It is its own content (Australia) which is very different and very far from Germany and the UK.Interestingly Ford seem to sell them in other non-USA places tho. ie. Australia
And yes pickups are common in Australia. But per the discussion here, not in EU (Europe) where Germany and the UK are located.
scottf200
Well-Known Member
No reason to jump all over me. I said this. "Interestingly Ford seem to sell them in other non-USA places tho."
bring in Australia was way off topic because like the US trucks are some of their most popular vehicles. It makes sense Ford sells trucks there, The Ford ranger is the #1 vehicle sold in Australia (#2 is the Toyota helix).
Mid and Full sized pickups are not common in most parts of Europe.
Ahh... you must be referring to those millions of other trucks that accelerate from zero to 60MPH in 2.6 seconds, right?
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Watts_Up
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Also a front camera seems to be needed to prevent accidents, especially with kids passing in front of a tall vehicle.
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How often are bigger US type pickups on the road in the Europe. I suspect it is pretty uncommon. I just came back from 2 weeks in France and I saw maybe 2 Chevy Pickups. And they were not the monster versions we have in the US with a 5-passenger cab and a big bed. They had a 3 people seating in the front and a 4–5-foot bed and barely fit in a typical French parking spot.
scottf200
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Saw this very recently that shows the evolution from truck to SUV+truck:
"American pickup trucks have evolved! Once known for their spacious beds and rugged functionality, they’re now embracing larger cabins and comfort, becoming the go-to familycar across North America. 🛋
From hauling to carpooling, pickups are driving the modern family forward."
Thanks for the image. I think that reflects the change in usage of pickups in the US. So many of them are never used for work. They might only see something in the bed when someone takes something to storage or buys a few bags of mulch once a year at Home Depot. Me, I use my 5-seater X for those tasks.Saw this very recently that shows the evolution from truck to SUV+truck:
vcor
Tech Specialist
On the pedestrian safety argument - I looked at the EU regulations. They specifically allow vehicles with any front design you want so long as you have pedestrian avoidance technology. So much better to avoid hitting pedestrians, than running them over, no matter how "soft" the front hood and windshield are.
Here are many of the myths as to why the Cybertruck can't be sold in the EU and the specific regulation text: Cybertrucks for Europe? – TeslaTap
Here are many of the myths as to why the Cybertruck can't be sold in the EU and the specific regulation text: Cybertrucks for Europe? – TeslaTap
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