Elon Musk has hinted that Tesla is considering adapting the design of the Cybertruck to make it more suitable for international markets, particularly in Europe and Asia where the current size and design may not be compatible with regulations and infrastructure.
The main issue is the large size and unconventional design of the Cybertruck, which Teslarati reports may be incompatible with regulations in certain regions. However, Musk’s response to a tweet suggests Tesla could be working on an alternative, perhaps a smaller version or different body style inspired by the Cybertruck.
Expanding the Cybertruck and Tesla’s new Semi truck to global markets would be a major step in reducing transportation-related emissions, as electric vehicles are generally better for the environment and cheaper to operate than gas/diesel-powered vehicles.
The article also notes that enthusiasm for electric vehicles is broadly on the rise, as they address the significant environmental impact of fossil-fuel-powered transportation.
Source: TCD