Tesla CyberTruck in the UK | My First Impressions!

[@markanderson1974]

Gotta celebrate that the thing even exists. Awesome post apocalyptic transport.

[@MBrown]

Ha ha, yes, it is very unique Mark

[@michaeld5888]

Post apocalyptic transport will be devoid of any software and definitely not drive by wire with no spare wheel. It would take a brave soul to venture with this creation too far from civilisation. A neutron bomb will toast all electronics for a start and even if firmware updates were available the charge points will be even rarer than they are now. This vehicle being concurrent with the respected supercharger group being summarily thrown overboard is a strange combination.

[@RedcoatT]

A post apocalyptic transport that relies on a working electrical grid.🙄

[@XStrikeSuper]

It is nice but parking would be nightmare in the UK. In USA parking spaces is much wider.

[@MBrown]

Ha ha, yes, you would need about two spaces to park in

[@AmeliaHi-l6c]

They are quite small lol

[@huwdavies6650]

Here's the the thing with the Cybertruck in the UK. Due to its weight, you would need a C1 entitlement on your driving licence to be able to drive it. Also in it's current configuration it is not compliant with UK and EU regulations. (All those sharp edges are not conducive to pedestrian safety. It would probably not pass an SVA test.)

[@MBrown]

Yeah, I’m kind of hoping they make a smaller European version

[@jimpackard8059]

Yes. No idea why they are showing it in the UK as safety regs will almost certainly ensure that it cannot be sold here. And Brits have more brains than to spend vast sums on a truck which is failing, under recall for dodgy accelerator pedal, cuts carrots in half via the frunk lid, does not allow reasonable side access to the load area, has had to remove the plastic wheel covers because of design fault….. how many more faults would you like ?

[@kylereese4822]

Curb weight standard cybertruck 2,995 kg Cyberbeast 3,104 kg Range Rover 3,230kg G Wagon Weight: 3150 kg Model S 5,939 lbs 2,694 kg

[@mattcarpenter6986]

It weighs 2,995kg so you don't need a C1 entitlement. You could put 505kg of weight in the truck before reaching capacity which few users would ever reach.

[@matthewwiemken7293]

@@jimpackard8059 Well, you listed all of them and even put a dramatic flair on some issues:)

[@Jonathantuba]

The cybertruck road size is about the same as the ubiquitous Sprinter vans, so any roads those can transverse, so can the cybertruck - probably easier as it has rear wheel steering. I think I would still choose a model X over a Cybertruck. I just wish the new X was available with right hand drive in the UK - if it was I would trade my Y for one.

[@MBrown]

Yeah I think for the right customer this is gonna be a great purchase

[@richardmyers9323]

I’d happily chop my Model Y in for one. I’m sure it’ll be snug down the back lanes of Wales & Cornwall, but if you’re on a road wide enough for only 1 vehicle you have to work it out when you meet someone else anyway. At least when you get to a field entrance you can get in without worrying about scratching it or getting bogged down…….. or just climb the bank!

[@MBrown]

Yes, it would be great if you can use it. Where do you live? And it looks absolutely fantastic.

[@richardmyers9323]

West Wales, but get about, so it can get a bit tight 😅 Gonna check it out next week in Solihull

[@richardmyers9323]

Nice video by the way. Some shots I’ve not seen before of the truck. 👍🏼

[@richardmyers9323]

Looking forward to your test drive video

[@howardmarsh1097]

Thanks for the video Mark 😄 My brother and I are going to see the Cybertruck Odyssey in Manchester later this month. 👍 As for my choice, I would choose the new M3 Performance. 😎

[@MBrown]

Hope you enjoy it! Howard! Great choice

[@bosshossmotorcycle385bhpwi9]

Amazing how it makes everyone move in slo mo.

[@jjamespacbell]

You said you didn't see how it would get around the Cornish roads, but how do transit/delivery vans get around those roads?

[@MBrown]

I mean just as more of a daily driver, van drivers kind of are more skilled than the average person… but still struggle around here as it’s so narrow. I’d love to see a smaller Cybertruck

[@cokyrobes]

Wow. So cool! Glad to see Tesla doing more things like this!

[@MBrown]

Me too, hopefully there’s more things like this to come

[@nottmfunguy]

@@MBrown Do you think Tesla will continue making it? They seem to be at a cross roads with their priorities and financial restraints when it comes to their investors.

[@michaelcrump215]

Hi mark, im going for the model 3 performance next year, Great videos btw very helpfull and informative.

[@MBrown]

Thanks so much

[@mattsaigon1]

Visually bonkers! Looking forward for the test drive review Mark.

[@MBrown]

Can't wait to take for a test drive, I'll come and pick you up

[@ivankuljis1780]

A fairdinkum CYBERTRUCK landed in Sydney last week. Can't wait to see the _BEAST_ in person when it comes to Melbourne!

[@MBrown]

Enjoy, it’s a pretty crazy thing to see in real life

[@patrickspader4062]

I saw it in Sydney yesterday. U won’t b disappointed - it really is jaw dropping. Im at a loss to explain why some people don’t like it. Wish they had made it a bit smaller for other markets tho…..it’s spot on for USA tho

[@ivankuljis1780]

@@MBrown It looks _CRAZY_ on paper! As a former Architect, l imagined it would have this 'look'....the tech is next level. _l want one_

[@paulitomusica6949]

A UK / European model Cybertruck would be great. Not the current USA version.

[@MBrown]

Yeah hoping it’s coming soon

[@paulwharton1850]

Thank you - Very interesting.

[@MBrown]

Very welcome

[@RedRocketTesla]

Great video Mark! 👍

[@MBrown]

Thanks! Cheers!!

[@yeslak]

Great video as usual, Mark!

[@MBrown]

Thanks again!

[@artificialanimeuniverse5063]

Hold on They bought a cybertruck to London and I missed it? Man!!! I want it! NGL Is it worthy moving to the US just for this car?

[@MBrown]

It's still about the UK! Go check it out

[@johnnytapusoa3923]

CYBERTRUCK ALL DAY ERRDAY!

[@MBrown]

Nice choice!

[@NANDIAAGYEMAN]

HI MARK I WILL GO FOR A TESLA CYBERTRUCK I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL TO FIND OUT AS YOU WENT TO THIS EVENT. DID THEY SAY WHEN THEY GOING TO RELEASE THE TESLA CYBERTRUCK FOR SALE IN THE UK?

[@mikemulrooney4824]

Model 3 Performance probably but waiting for 48v architecture and Steer by wire.. I live in New Zealand so for a model 3 Performance it is at least $90,000 here right now but I want the stuff that the Cybertruck has.At 70 can only buy one so waiting for a wee bit longer. Hopefully iteration 3 will have it all in '26.

[@MBrown]

Hey Mike sounds like a good plan, I’m also looking forward to seeing the performance model

[@LCOF]

How many deposits did they receive? 21 million? And how many have they built and sold? Under 5000?

[@alexmckenna1171]

Shame it wasn't at the "Everything Electric" show the other week..

[@MBrown]

Yeah, that’s a shame. It’s touring around the country though so hopefully you’ll still get to see it somewhere.

[@obiopiah]

I would go with the Cybertruck

[@MBrown]

nice choice!

[@davidpatterson3080]

Great peice of kit, too big for the uk roads though. My choice would be a long range model 3

[@MBrown]

Great choice, David. It’s hard to beat the long range model 3

[@tdtesla]

Are the corners sharp Mark?

[@MBrown]

Yes, they are pretty sharp to be honest. Even the door panels feel a little sharp when you open them.

[@tounovtwin]

Any prices for the UK!

[@MBrown]

no, none yet, fingers crossed soon!

[@fnfgoat]

Cybertruck all day

[@MBrown]

Nice choice

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I’ve driven those Cornish roads! No way one of these is getting down there.

[@MBrown]

Ha ha, yes, it’s hard enough in my current model 3

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Sadly, the vast majority of American vehicles don't work in the UK due to their size. Our tiny roads just can't accommodate them. It's a shame, because America makes some really cool stuff. With it's bulk, being LHD, and it's weird looks, I don't think Cybertruck will play well here. Elon would be better off if he updated Model S and Model X, and left the Cybertruck where it belongs; On the internet as a conversation piece.

[@MBrown]

Yes this looks great but it is a bit big

[@polarlight1369]

To answer your question, we'd go for the Cybertruck because we already own a Model Y Performance and the Cybertruck is something we have on order (but won't probably get for about 2 years or so) - my wife wants the Cybertruck so she can cart her horse around in the horse trailer!

[@MBrown]

That sounds like a good be a perfect car for you in that case, it's pretty huge. I'd recommend seeing one in person and see what you think.

[@naimachattha3076]

I like all

[@MetalVII]

Rather have a 2024 RHD Model S.

[@MBrown]

Yes, they seem to be taking awhile to bring that out

[@MetalVII]

@@MBrown they’re not, unfortunately. No RHD S or X :(

[@SifMode]

Mark did they say anything about UK orders? I’ve had mine since day 1, they’ve obviously now removed the ability to pre-order but Tesla haven’t updated me since, now they’re showing off the car in the UK…. Does this mean they’re looking to launch the Cybertruck in the Uk as promised? I’ve heard it won’t meet pedestrian impact standards…. Hence the hesitation…..I’ve heard there may be a Wolverine model, about 10/15% smaller possibly. But as usual Tesla employees have no clue….. as much as us…. 😢

[@MBrown]

No one seem to actually know to be honest and it unfortunately unfortunate this was the US model as I would’ve liked to have seen a European or UK model, I think it might actually be good to be slightly small

[@Tim_3100]

Right now it doesnt meet any uk laws There are regulations regarding the front-end dimensions for UK cars. The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 (as amended) set out a number of requirements for the design of vehicle front ends, including: 1) The front end of a vehicle must be designed to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. This includes the provision of crumple zones and deformable structures. 2) The front end of a vehicle must not project more than 3.05 metres (10 feet) beyond the front axle. 3) The front end of a vehicle must not be sharp or angular. 4) The front end of a vehicle must not have any protruding parts that could cause injury to a pedestrian.

[@mr.e-wheel]

If money was not an issue, The CyberTruck of course.

[@MBrown]

Good choice!

[@clintoncook8086]

wiper still on the left side?

[@bjrnchrstn]

Cybertruck but the next version without any of the startup deceases.

[@MBrown]

I thought it would be quite cool if they made a slightly smaller European version

[@nottmfunguy]

Would be very difficult to insure such a vehicle here. I don't think any insurance companies would insure it, even if one did imagine the excess, plus there is no European NCAP rating. More a small museum piece then a road going vehicle. My friend had a Dodge RAM mainly for putting (dirt) motorbikes in the bucket, it was a nightmare purchase, insurance was sky high, trying to get it repaired was nightmare, he managed to get rid of it to some Scottish guy who was into US imports.

[@kylereese4822]

Some cars, truck don't test for NCAP as they adopt the safety rating from more stricter countries eg UK don't test the Cyberturck but use the test scoring of say Australia that have a stricter testing system and there it passes then the UK will pass for the UK roads... Ps Eg, the Australian RS Focus has more options on it that are not legal in the UK... and the Ford MST (Escort) MK2 are not legal in Australia even though its exactly the same as the Ford MK2, Old rusty/patch panel MK2 legal - new fresh built MST not legal.

[@nottmfunguy]

@@kylereese4822 I like the Mark 2 Escort, its classic. Insurance in the UK is a nightmare, the costs have sky rocketed. Certain EV's are an issue, there was a problem with some of the big names in the car insurance game refusing Tesla Model Y cover. The biggest issue is with repairs. There is a place in the UK, it's like a Tesla graveyard, with written of Tesla's that just couldn't be repaired. Even silly things like a bumper crumple and the car is written off. I think most are waiting for Hydrogen cell, I suspect EV's are a temporary stepping stone.

[@MBrown]

Yeah, I didn't think about the insurance, I wonder how much it would be to ensure this when it comes out

[@dariopicc]

what's going on with the audio in this one mate?

[@MBrown]

It’s a complete f**k up on my behalf… I had recorded a voice over talking about the event and for some reason it didn’t export that audio track.., video was already up for 12 hours so couldn’t take it down

[@samwilson2300]

I would love a slightly smaller one for the UK roads

[@MBrown]

Hey Sam, yes that would be my dream and nice mix between the current size and the model Y

[@captpicard100]

The Cybertruck looks like it’s either been transplanted from the 22nd Century in a Time Machine back to the 21st Century, or Aliens have just landed and this is how they get around Planet Earth.

[@MBrown]

Haha! Very niche!

[@MarkStubbs-k7k]

Vile looking vehicle! Would never want one of those

[@Gargamel-n-Rudmilla]

No more Range Rovers or Land Rovers if Tesla bringa this Cybertruck to the UK. BMW must be 🙏 night and day. BMW have about 2 yrs before Tesla can satify the the demand in US. Cyber truck will most likely be shipped or produced to/in China to then satify China and Asian demand. Tesla could produce Cybertruck at Gigag Berlin but this may depend on them being able to expand Giga Berlin.

[@MBrown]

Yes, I can see it being a very popular alternative

[@jimpackard8059]

That is such a stupid comment

[@Gargamel-n-Rudmilla]

@@jimpackard8059 why??. So many people by Chelsea tractors in London and all over the UK and Europe. Cybeetruck will do very well indeed.

[@jimpackard8059]

@@Gargamel-n-Rudmillabecause you said that there will be no more Range Rovers if Cybertruck arrives.Very stupid comment.

[@adriancresswell6113]

LHD .... Well I'm not hopeful .... they won't make the Model S or Model X in RHD anymore so I seriously doubt they'll make this RHD

[@MBrown]

fingers crossed right hand side model coming soon

[@parsnips800]

What a great piece of kit. Most certainly a bit too large for the UK roads.

[@MBrown]

Yeah, it looks crazy. Good doesn’t it, it is very big though.

[@alancobbin]

I’d still love the new model 3 but If you needed a Truck,this is definitely the one to have,cheers mark 👍💪😉

[@MBrown]

Thanks so much, Alan. Cheers.

[@saltvatn]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌🏻

[@MBrown]

Thanks

[@munro12]

I have feeling the Cyber Truck in its current format will be a commercial flop outside of N America and it might not make it there either. Talking of flops ... are there no barbers in Cornwall Mark? Seriously, being a baldy, I'm just jealous. 😥

[@MBrown]

Yes I kind of hope they make a slightly smaller version for the UK, ha ha. Yes I desperately need a haircut although the wife is quite enjoying the long hair and won’t let me.

[@bengladston5175]

Is it even legal in the UK

[@MBrown]

No, not yet unfortunately

[@bengladston5175]

I’m a massive Tesla fan but the new Rivian R3 would be amazing in the UK

[@IanST9]

Mark, you didn’t mention the European safety legislation?

[@MBrown]

Hey Ian, yes it’s because this was the US version so I couldn’t really comment on it. I did ask them about it and they didn’t seem to have any updated information at this current time, however it looks like it would need a fair bit of work to get on the UK Roads

[@MrMakeDo]

Brand new and you can already see the greasy fingerprints on the stainless steel. 😂

[@MBrown]

Yes, it was definitely a bit finger printy

[@smaemurray]

Love the concept. However it's just bonkers. I'd take the model y.

[@MBrown]

It is a crazy looking car, but very, very cool

[@infinifiable]

Considering all the layoffs and cost cutting, this event seems like an absolute waste of money as there is no chance the Cybertruck will be sold in the UK and Europe due to safety legislation. And to add insult to injury they won't even make any new RHD Model S or X

[@MBrown]

It was a great event and I’m interested to see what the future holds for the cyber truck, would you get one?

[@ashblackhawk]

Which legislation says CT can’t be road legal ? Does normal truck bonnet collapse in event of accidents? It is type of bs fud folks want people to believe in. Just as ford trucks are legal. This will be too. Period.

[@tanishqhooda]

​@Vincent-jl6vu 😂

[@cokyrobes]

@@Vincent-jl6vutroll

[@badhairday_247]

@@Vincent-jl6vu WTF are you smoking Vinnie? There’s 1.5 million orders on a waiting list.

[@miguelmarques7331]

A bush of wierdous mates 😅

[@MBrown]

I don’t understand?

[@jimpackard8059]

Let’s all smell the coffee. I think that it is a lousy truck full of design faults, overpriced and will probably never sell in UK or Europe for safety reasons. No wonder Tesla’s share price is dropping. The financial markets are not mugs.

[@MBrown]

Sorry to hear you're not a fan of the cyber truck, I almost hope Tesla make a smaller updated version for the European market

[@jimpackard8059]

@@MBrown even if is smaller, it will still have most of design faults, like the carrot cutting lid, aluminium sharp edges etc

[@MarkStubbs-k7k]

It's looks horrible

[@miki25ization]

buy carrot and work on new salad :=) with cybertruck and sell him

[@MBrown]

Do you mean due to the sharp doors?