U.S. Army confirms Tesla Cybertruck can't be imported in Europe

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Post by reaperducer » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:14 PM UTC

U.S. Army confirms Tesla Cybertruck can't be imported in Europe
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Post by thyristan » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:45 PM UTC

In related news, I also cannot import Bratwurst into the US ;)

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Post by 01HNNWZ0MV43FF » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:45 PM UTC

> The Cybertruck has no type-approval from the European Union (EU) due to significant passive safety concerns. Several specifications of the Cybertruck, particularly the sharp-edged, stiff stainless-steel body, violate EU safety standards, primarily for the protection of vulnerable road users.

So it's too dangerous for pedestrians. Good, love to see a government stand up for its people now and then

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Post by surfingdino » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:46 PM UTC

thyristan wrote: post #2

In related news, I also cannot import Bratwurst into the US ;)

or Kinder Surprise ;-)

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Post by gaze » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:47 PM UTC

There might be some argument that brews in this thread and I just want to say that it's nearly impossible to debate someone into believing they should care about people they don't know.

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Post by emmelaich » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:48 PM UTC

Bottom story of the day?

> It is commonly known that the Cybertruck cannot be registered and operated in Germany.

Nothing much to do with the US Army.

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Post by zeristor » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:51 PM UTC

surfingdino wrote: post #4

thyristan wrote: post #2

In related news, I also cannot import Bratwurst into the US ;)

or Kinder Surprise ;-)

Or black currants

Update: Oh. The federal ban was lifted in 1966. Full your boots!

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Post by ajsnigrutin » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:51 PM UTC

surfingdino wrote: post #4

thyristan wrote: post #2

In related news, I also cannot import Bratwurst into the US ;)

or Kinder Surprise ;-)

or mimolette cheese

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Post by geff82 » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:51 PM UTC

This was obvious shortly after the Cybertruck was presented to the world and it never seemed like a smart move to let it on the road the way it is.

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Post by krona » Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 9:52 PM UTC

As someone who lives near two of the largest USAF bases in Europe, I'm glad the Americans can import vehicles too wide for the average street because it allows the locals to identify them at a distance and somewhat anticipate their non-existent (and often illegal) driving habits.