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Policy · Updated 26 Oct, 10:43 pm IST

Tesla Cybertruck stopped in Germany over road legality and weight rules

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Why it matters for readers: If you follow EVs, it explains why some eye-catching vehicles still can't legally drive in parts of Europe.

  • The Cybertruck does not have type approval in Germany and individual exemption requests have been denied for deviating significantly from requirements.1
  • The vehicle was stopped while driving near Vaterstatten on the A99 in Bavaria.1
  • All trims of the Cybertruck exceed the 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight limit that a standard class B licence covers in Europe.1
  • Concerns include breaches of European rules such as pedestrian protection because of the Cybertruck’s unconventional design.1
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