Auto - Musk suggests modifying Cybertruck for European market
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the company might have to redesign its Cybertruck electric pick-up to sell it in Europe. This is because meeting the necessary European requirements brings added complications, which could affect the overall quality of the vehicle. He made this revelation during the company's Annual Shareholder Meeting when responding to a question from a shareholder.
Musk revealed that the Cybertruck was specifically adapted to North American specifications. He acknowledged that adhering to international requirements would create additional constraints, causing the product to potentially suffer. "I think we'll have to make a special version that complies with Chinese and European requirements," Musk projected.
Tesla started delivering the Cybertruck, with its unique stainless steel body, at the end of 2023. Musk had predicted producing around 250,000 Cybertrucks annually in the future. However, it's not clear when Tesla will reach that goal. The latest reports suggest Tesla can produce about 1,000 units of the model per week.
Despite the potential challenges, Musk remains optimistic about the Cybertruck's prospects outside the USA. The company showcased the vehicle in several European countries at the beginning of May. Some experts have doubts whether the Cybertruck in its current form is compliant with EU regulations.
Large pick-up trucks are incredibly popular in the US, but most buyers still prefer them with gasoline or hybrid engines. For example, Ford sells very few electric versions of its best-selling F-150 model.
However, Musk believes Tesla will experience robust demand for the Cybertruck outside the USA.
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- At the Annual General Meeting, Elon Musk mentioned the need for a Cybertruck modification to meet European requirements, acknowledging potential quality issues due to added complications.
- During the meeting, Musk explained that the Cybertruck was initially adapted for North American specifications, but international regulations would introduce additional constraints, possibly impacting the product.
- Tesla, after delivering the first Cybertrucks in late 2023, aims to produce around 250,000 units annually but is currently producing only about 1,000 per week.
- The Cybertruck showcase in Europe at the beginning of May raised questions from experts about its compliance with EU regulations, yet Musk remains hopeful about strong demand outside the USA.
- Despite the preference for gasoline or hybrid engines in the US, Tesla CEO Elon Musk expects robust demand for the Cybertruck in the European market, following Tesla's traditional success in the electric vehicle sector in North America, specifically in the USA and the Tesla Model S's popularity in Europe.
