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The Tesla Cybertruck might be the most controversial vehicle of 2024. In one corner, its proponents tout its mold-breaking and non-conformist style. On the other side, critics slam the Cybertruck for its garishness. However, groups in Europe are dismissing the electrified truck for other reasons.  

European groups are calling for a Tesla Cybertruck citing its heavy curb weight and sharp edges

The Tesla Cybertruck’s critics in Europe think the truck is simply too heavy and sharp for many of the continent’s roads. Tesla claims the Cybertruck’s curb mass total weight for the dual-motor all-season application comes in at 6,634 lbs. However, the tri-motor all-terrain variant can swell the figure to 6,898 lbs. 

According to RocaNews, the first European critics of the low-res EV truck originated in the Czech Republic, the former Soviet state of Czechoslovakia and current member of the European Union (EU). Czech critics cited a recent Cybertruck registration with an unloaded weight of 3.025 tonnes (around 6,667 lbs).

Furthermore, the critics state that, with the addition of a few heavy pieces of furniture, the Tesla Cybertruck would quickly exceed road laws. Roads in much of the European Union’s member countries are much narrower than the ones in the United States. The Cybertruck’s considerable length (224 inches) and width (95 inches counting mirrors) could present a problem on smaller city streets. 

Of course, the wildly popular Ford F-150 truck can present similar dimensions and can grow beyond the Cybertruck’s width in certain specs. In addition to the complaints that the Cybertruck is too portly for European roads, critics claim the Cybertruck is “too sharp” for EU regulations on pedestrian safety. 

Interestingly enough, commenters are calling out the critics as “hypocrites” for dismissing the brutish American truck but allowing the new BMW M5 to tip the scales at 5,390 lbs. An interesting point, but there’s a whole lotta difference between a 6,667-lb truck and a BMW M5. Furthermore, the massive Cybertruck out-weighs many of the continent’s heavyweights like the Range Rover Sport PHEV (about 6,025 lbs).

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).