Greens: Medium-term Concerns About Local "Cybertrucks"

Heavy and sharp-edged: According to the Hesse Green Party parliamentary group, there are concerns that the new electric pick-up "Cybertruck" from the American automaker Tesla could be sold in Germany in the medium term. The 3.1-ton and 5.68-meter-long vehicle is not yet approved for European roads, but it has already been presented in some parts of Germany.

According to Green Party member Katy Walther, the futuristic "Cybertruck" could exacerbate the lack of urban space and parking spots in Hesse. Additionally, the large silver vehicle with its predominantly rigid steel skin and sharp edges could be intimidating and dangerous. This is evident from an inquiry by the Green Party parliamentary group.

A Federal Office Would Be Responsible

According to Hesse's Transport Minister Kaweh Mansoori (SPD), Tesla has not yet applied for approval for its "Cybertruck" on European roads. The state government cannot make any statements about the prospects of success for such an initiative in Germany:

"The responsible national approval authority is the Federal Motor Transport Authority."

Mansoori also fears, according to his own words, that due to the weight, dimensions, and "the hard outer skeleton" of the Tesla vehicle

"the severity of accident consequences in a collision with another road user could significantly increase." Additionally, such large vehicles "make parking more difficult for the general public."