According to automotive enthusiast Zero2Turbo<\/a>, the Cybertruck will remain in the country and be converted to right-hand drive (RHD) by Race South Africa for legal use on public roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The unusual bakkie is currently sold in the US, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, all of which which are left-hand drive (LHD) markets, and is not officially offered in RHD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is currently under consideration for another bakkie-crazed RHD market \u2014 Australia \u2014 it requires certain modifications to be deemed safe under that country’s vehicle regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n South Africa’s vehicle regulations also bar driving any LHD vehicles on public roads, apart from vintage models registered before 2000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While a handful of Tesla cars have been imported to South Africa in recent years, they were RHD models from the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite not even being available locally, several surveys have shown that Tesla enjoys high brand recognition and appeals to EV adopters in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cybertruck’s distinctive angular design is likely to draw even more attention than other Tesla cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the vehicle becoming the subject of jokes comparing it to a children’s drawing, Cybertruck sales have been solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In its first year of availability, it registered 38,965 sales, beating models from Ford and Rivian for the title of best-selling electric bakkie in the U.S. It placed fifth overall in the EV category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second year did not go so well. In 2025, Cybertruck sales plummeted 48% to 20,237. Tesla has blamed uncertainty from shifting trade, tariff, and fiscal policy as factors impacting its overall EV sales. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cybertruck has been plagued by many mechanical and electrical issues. In 2025, Tesla recalled 46,000 units over a trim panel that could detach from the Cybertruck and endanger other cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recalls have also been issued to fix problems with its rearview camera, windshield wipers, and accelerator pedal pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cybertruck’s Blade Runner-inspired design has also divided automotive journalists, industry experts, and the general public. However, it is undoubtedly impressive from an engineering perspective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The top-spec triple-motor Cyberbeast model can accelerate from standstill to 100km\/h in roughly 2.7 seconds, despite tipping the scales at 3.1 tonnes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The discontinued entry-level model with a single motor could achieve the same in approximately 6.6 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cybertruck also boasts a 48-volt low-voltage electrical architecture for components like its infotainment system, lights, and air conditioning, rather than a conventional 12-volt system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The higher-voltage cables require less current, allowing for thinner wires weighing around 73% less than the equivalent 12V system. That reduces input costs and improves energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system also makes it very easy to manoeuvre, especially for a vehicle of its size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All-wheel drive models are also capable of towing up to 4.99 tonnes, although real-world tests have shown that this could cut range to around 200km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Cybetruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton is also dent-resistant and capable of stopping small-calibre bullets, including 9mm rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDivisive design with outstanding engineering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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