Tesla has commenced sales of early Cybertruck units in the United States and is looking to expand its availability to Canada soon, according to Rohan Patel, Tesla’s Vice President of Public Policy and Business Development.
In a post on X on Saturday, Patel expressed confidence that the Cybertruck would be sold in Canada, stating, “there’s no doubt” about its availability. He also mentioned that he hopes the necessary paperwork for its Canadian launch “can be wrapped up soon.”
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No doubt we will sell @cybertruck in Canada – insanely huge interest. Have to file some routine paperwork, but hoping that can be wrapped up soon.
— Rohan Patel (@rohanspatel) February 24, 2024
The announcement comes on the heels of the conclusion of the Canadian International Auto Show, where the Cybertruck and other Tesla vehicles were showcased. Tesla has also been displaying the Cybertruck at showrooms in British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario.
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The confirmation is likely to be well-received by Canadians eager to order a Cybertruck, particularly as enthusiasts in other markets speculate about the vehicle’s availability, considering potential regulatory hurdles.
While Tesla has been showcasing the Cybertruck in countries like China and Japan, there have been challenges regarding its road legality in certain regions. CEO Elon Musk has suggested that making the Cybertruck road legal in China would be difficult. Similarly, Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering has indicated that the Cybertruck’s design, particularly its protruding edges, could pose challenges for it to be approved for European markets.
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Despite these hurdles, Tesla remains optimistic about the Cybertruck’s prospects, with plans to display it in Germany and other parts of Europe in the near future.
