Tesla's Cybertruck Design Raises Safety Concerns

Experts worry the vehicle's stiff structure and limited 'crumple zones' could pose risks in collisions, despite CEO Elon Musk's confidence in its safety.

Tesla's Cybertruck's stiff stainless-steel exoskeleton and angular design have raised safety concerns among experts, who fear it could harm pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.
Six safety professors and officials who viewed Tesla's crash test videos expressed concerns, stating that the vehicle's stiff structure could cause more damage in collisions.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed high confidence that the Cybertruck will be safer than other trucks for both occupants and pedestrians.
Concerns have also been raised about the vehicle's limited 'crumple zones', areas designed to absorb impact in a crash, although Tesla claims the vehicle's design includes features to compensate for this.
The European Transport Safety Council has expressed hope that Tesla will not bring the Cybertruck to Europe, citing its size, power, and weight as potential risks in collisions.