Swiss want to bring the Tesla Cybertruck to Europe in 2027
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The Swiss company Revoltaris plans to market the Tesla Cybertruck in Europe as an independent importer starting in 2027. Since Tesla does not officially offer this model on the European continent due to high requirements for local registration, the company aims to fill this gap. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the project is led by founders Remo Iseli and Gary Meier.
The company near Zurich specializes in repairing Tesla electric vehicles. The engineering firm werk.lab has been brought in to make technical adjustments and ensure compliance for the Swiss market. As part of this project, a Cybertruck Long Range and the top-tier Cyberbeast model have already been imported from the United States.
The stainless steel body, vehicle architecture, and steer-by-wire steering system present challenges for the developers. Therefore, extensive tests on electromagnetic compatibility, pedestrian protection, as well as brakes and lighting have been conducted, according to the report. Additionally, the body and safety-related components of this 5.68 meters long and 2.03 meters wide electric vehicle, such as edges and lighting systems, need to be modified.
The approval process for Switzerland is in its final stage, according to officials. The import will initially be available in two variants. The all-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck Long Range delivers around 441 kW/600 horsepower, accelerating the vehicle to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 180 km/h. The particularly powerful Cyberbeast version, equipped with three electric motors for a total of about 622 kW/845 horsepower, accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 205 km/h.
Both models feature adaptive air suspension as well as steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. There are limitations when using the imported and modified electric vehicles, as the integrated navigation is currently inactive, resulting in the absence of features such as automatic route guidance or battery preconditioning. Revoltaris is working on a manual solution for the latter issue. To charge the battery, adapters for the local DC fast charging standard CCS, as well as for slower Type 2 charging, and a 16-ampere cable are included.
Since there is no Tesla factory warranty, Revoltaris offers insurance coverage for the high-voltage battery through partners, as well as warranty options for the suspension and components. A network of specialized shops is set to be established for bodywork repairs. Some spare parts must be sourced from the United States, which could prove particularly difficult soon, as Tesla plans to reduce Cybertruck production by 2027.
The prices for used vehicles in near-new condition are around 155,000 Swiss francs (approximately 169,400 euros) for the Cybertruck Long Range and about 189,000 francs (207,000 euros) for a Cyberbeast model. Pre-reservations are possible for a fee of 175 francs (191 euros), while securing a delivery slot costs 2,000 francs (2,190 euros). Neither payment is refundable. However, approval across the EU remains to be determined.
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