The US Forces Customs in Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) have reaffirmed on Monday that Tesla‘s Cybertruck will not be allowed in the EU, as it does not comply with auto safety regulations in the region.
The news was first shared on Reddit, by user ‘Serpenio_’.
In response to a request asking whether members could import Cybertruck vehicles to Europe through the USAREUR-AF, the agency denied it.
“Tesla‘s Cybertrucks are currently not allowed to be imported or registered in Germany (or the EU),” USAREUR-AF said.
The customs office noted that the Cybertruck has several features that violate EU safety standards.
Among those, the “sharp-edged, stiff stainless-steel body,” which requires “impact protection zones” and “speed limiters on vehicles weighing over 3.5 tons.”
They further stated that the EU considers “the protection of vulnerable road users” when setting safety guidelines.
“EU safety standards do not only focus on the safety of the vehicle occupants, but also on the safety of other road users and in particular of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists,” the officials wrote.
The USAREUR-AF has, however, submitted an inquiry to the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
However, it was denied based on the vehicle not only failing to “meet the EU legal requirements” but deviating “significantly from them.”
The Cybertruck, which could also not receive national individual vehicle approval in Germany or the EU right now, “would attract a lot of attention when operated in public traffic.”
According to the authorities, “this would defeat the purpose of issuing USAREUR-AF cover plates for force protection.”
Given the analysis, the US Army Forces’ Customs Agency decided they won’t issue import certificates for Cybertrucks.
“Personnel who nevertheless decide to import a Cybertruck, risk having to ship the vehicle back to the US at their own expense,” they concluded.
In March, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled nearly all the Cybertruck units delivered in the US from November 2023, due to a problem with the exterior panel.
The recall affected over 46,000 vehicles, produced until February 27, 2025.
In mid-August, however, a new evaluation by the NHTSA rated all the variants of the Cybertruck as five out of five stars — including its reaction in frontal and side crashes and rollover risk.
Earlier this year, the brand expanded its trade-in program to the Cybertruck, meaning customers can now trade the vehicle for a new (or used)Â Tesla.
Previously, owners weren’t allowed to resell the vehicle for a year.
 A Business Insider report in June showed that Tesla app estimates revealed a quick depreciation of the vehicle by over 30%.
To boost demand for the model, Tesla started offering in June 0% APR financing on purchases of the Cybertruck with the Full Self Driving (FSD) included.
Later in August, the company introduced its ‘Luxe Package’ on both its flagship models — the Model S and Model X — and the Cybertruck.
It includes the FSD, free lifetime Supercharging and free Premium Connectivity, which offers satellite-view maps, music streaming, among other features, and is usually priced at $99 per year.
