Tesla's Cybertruck remains unavailable in Europe, despite being on sale in the U.S. for almost two years. Its unique design poses challenges under European regulations, leading to political pushback and police seizures of imported models.
Raven Seeholzer, the founder of the used Tesla marketplace Teslab, is working to make the Cybertruck compliant with Swiss road laws. His team in Basel has disassembled a fleet of the vehicles over the past year and is reportedly nearing the final stages of obtaining road legality.
Seeholzer's initiative started last year, recognizing Tesla's potential delays in addressing regulatory requirements for European manufacturing. Previous attempts to import the Cybertruck have faced significant obstacles, including police intervention in the UK and calls from local officials to restrict the vehicle's presence.
Despite these setbacks, Seeholzer aims to demonstrate that the Cybertruck can be safely driven on European roads, contrasting with earlier issues faced by others, such as YouTuber Yianni Charalambous, who encountered legal troubles after importing one to the UK.