The Tesla Cybertruck, which has been the subject of much debate and speculation, will not be subjected to crash testing anytime soon, according to regulatory bodies.
What Happened: The National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) have no immediate plans to assess the crashworthiness of the Cybertruck, reported Jalopnik. This decision is reportedly due to the vehicle’s unique stainless steel body and its relatively low production volume.
Despite Tesla’s previous implication of crash testing the Cybertruck, there is no official data available. The IIHS has stated that it will not consider testing the vehicle until there is a significant increase in consumer interest or a substantial rise in production.
While a few Cybertrucks have been delivered, the vehicle’s crashworthiness remains a mystery.
The NHTSA has already released its list of vehicles to be …