When a car doesn’t follow the rules, you can change the rules or change the car. In the case of the Tesla Cybertruck, Swiss engineering company werk.lab and Tesla specialist Revoltaris have opted for the latter, which could well be the more labor-intensive option.
Currently, Tesla itself does not officially sell the Cybertruck in Europe. However, Swiss engineering company werk.lab and Tesla specialist Revoltaris are working to get the vehicle homologated and subsequently offer it as independent importers. According to those involved, the project is currently in an advanced phase. Reports of motor and sport car They suggest that the market launch is planned for 2027.
For this, a Cybertruck with all-wheel drive and a Cyberbeast were transported from the US to Switzerland. Since then, the focus has shifted from acceleration figures to pedestrian protection, braking distance, lighting and body edge radii. One of the tests had to do with the braking system: the approximately 3.5-ton Cybertruck had to come to a complete stop from 100 km/h. According to the project team, the vehicle passed the test with only 0.3 seconds left. If the result had been worse, it would have been necessary to adjust or replace the brake system.
Much more extensive modifications were needed to protect pedestrians. According to werk.lab, the massive stainless steel front of the production vehicle proved too rigid for the corresponding impact tests. Therefore, the developers designed a new carbon front and also modified the underlying structure. Visually it is intended to differ as little as possible from the original.
Additionally, foam was installed behind the bumper to reduce the impact load in the event of a knee collision. Ironically, the very part of the Cybertruck that defines its aggressive appearance had to be softened to meet approval requirements.
The characteristic sharp edges of the bodywork also posed problems. According to the project partners, the relevant outer edges must have a radius of at least 2.5 millimeters. The Cybertruck in its US specification does not meet this requirement. Therefore, for the approval project, a custom carbon edge protector was developed and fitted around the vehicle. The lighting system also required improvements: the American model lacks the side indicators required for homologation, so additional indicators were installed.
This may seem like a manageable list. However, behind this lies a series of individual test procedures: For the various tests, Revoltaris had to find test organizations that had never tested a Cybertruck before.
Swiss approval does not guarantee certification at EU level
The modifications do not yet confirm that the Cybertruck will soon be available as standard at European Tesla dealerships. Tesla itself is not involved in the project and has not yet announced an official European version.
Furthermore, Swiss approval does not automatically grant EU-wide type approval. While many Swiss vehicle regulations align with European and international standards, other markets may still require individual or special national approvals.
However, Revoltaris plans to start offering Cybertrucks starting in 2027. The lineup will include the all-wheel drive model with around 600 hp and the Cyberbeast with around 845 hp. The importer estimates a price of about 155,000 Swiss francs (about 168,900 euros) for a used low-mileage all-wheel drive Cybertruck, while the Cyberbeast will cost about 189,000 francs (about 205,970 euros). Therefore, the detour through Switzerland is not exactly a bargain. Potential buyers will also have to accept functional compromises: Tesla’s built-in navigation system is currently inactive in imported vehicles, which also means that automatic battery preconditioning before a fast charging stop is not available.
Adapters for CCS and Type 2 will be used for charging. There is also no Tesla factory warranty. Instead, Revoltaris plans to organize its own warranty and service offerings and establish a network for body repairs. Some replacement parts will still be required in the US.
Those interested can now reserve a place. A no-obligation reservation costs 175 francs (~190 euros), while a payment of 2,000 francs (~2,180 euros) ensures one of the earliest delivery times, depending on the supplier. Both payments are non-refundable, even if the project ultimately fails.
In the third quarter of 2026, Tesla’s total revenue stagnated while profits declined significantly. However, Tesla has not made a direct connection between this and the lack of a European version of the Cybertruck. For now, the European Cybertruck remains a very complex experiment, but at least with softer knees, rounded edges and a test report that is probably longer than some user manuals.
auto-motor-und-sport.de (DE), linkedin.com (DE)
