Love it or hate it, the Tesla Cybertruck was the biggest electric vehicle debut of 2023—and somehow also the most mysterious. Though it was first unveiled in concept form way back in 2019, we've spent all those years knowing very little about its actual range, battery size, capabilities and, perhaps most importantly, price tag. That all changed in November 2023 at the Cybertruck Delivery Event in Austin.
That's when we learned that the Cybertruck would start at $60,990. That's for the base rear-wheel-drive version, which Tesla says is due out in 2025 but offers no more specific timeframe info. The all-wheel-drive version starts at $79,990, and reservation holders can configure and take delivery of this version when prompted by Tesla. Finally, the top-trim "Cyberbeast" model begins at $99,990 and can be configured and delivered after receiving an invite from Tesla. The prices listed here exclude destination.
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It's also crucial to note that Tesla says all of those numbers are without any tax credits or what the automaker calls "probable savings," meaning gas money saved; factoring those in, Tesla claims the three trims will be more like $49,890, $68,890 and $96,390, respectively. But your mileage may vary there depending on state and federal incentives.
Gallery: Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event (2023)
Prices Are Much Higher Than Promised And Cheaper Cybertrucks Might Be Years Away
As with the Model 3 launch years ago, we're left to wonder when the base, more "affordable" Cybertruck will actually go on sale. Given the scores of delays it's seen so far, the first year (or even years) of Cybertruck production will likely be focused on the more expensive models until Tesla can get it built at scale.
Unsurprisingly, these prices are also significantly more than what Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed back in 2019. At the time, he said the truck would start at $39,900 in base trim and top out at $69,900. Overall, prices ended up $20,000 to $30,000 more than initially quoted.
Quoting Musk from back in the day regarding Cybertruck pricing:
“We don’t want it to be really expensive. I think its got to start at less than $50,000 – it’s got to be like $49,000 starting price max. Ideally less. It just can’t be unaffordable. It’s got to be something that’s affordable. There will be versions of the truck that will be more expensive, but you’ve got to be able to get a really great truck for $49,000 or less.”
Which Versions Of The Cybertruck Can You Buy Today, And When Will More Affordable Versions Be Available?
The Cybertruck landed late in 2023, but even with increased production, all 2024 orders are sold out. In addition, the entry-level Cybertruck RWD model won't be available to order until sometime in 2025, meaning the first deliveries of that version could be either late in 2025 or even sometime in 2026.
Right now, you can deposit $250 for the AWD and Cyberbeast versions of the Cybertruck. You will be invited to configure these versions at a later (undisclosed) date. If you place a deposit today, delivery is claimed to be sometime in 2025, but it's unclear what the Cybertruck backlog of orders looks like today, especially since Tesla previously claimed millions of deposits had been placed.
Let's take a look at the pricing and specs for the two versions of the Cybertruck that can be reserved today and for the cheaper Cybertruck, which is still a year or perhaps more away from entering production and the start of first deliveries.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive: $80,240
The mid-level model, the Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive, comes with steer-by-wire technology, air suspension, Wade Mode (can travel through 31 inches of water), and a rugged stainless steel body. It's currently the longest-range Cybertruck version, offering an EPA-rated range of 340 miles, or more than 470 miles with a range extender. As for power, the Cybertruck AWD produces 600 horsepower and 7,345 pound-feet of torque. Reaching 60 mph takes just 4.1 seconds. For doing truck things, its ground clearance is up to 16 inches (in Extract Mode), and it can tow up to 11,000 pounds.
- Range: 340 miles
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Charging Speed: 250kW
- Acceleration: 0-60 in 4.1 seconds
- Federal Tax Credit: Does Not Qualify Now
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast: $102,240
Tesla's priciest entrant is the Cybertruck Cyberbeast, starting at $100,240 (before destination charges). Costing more than a fully-equipped Rivian R1T or Ford F-150 Lightning, the Cyberbeast comes with a steep tag. The Cyberbeast is tuned to produce 845 horsepower and 10,296 lb-ft of torque. No, that torque figure is not a typo. The top-end Cybertruck has an EPA-rated range of 320 miles and can sprint to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
- Range: 320 miles (440+ miles with extender)
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Charging Speed: 250kW
- Acceleration: 0-60 in 2.6 seconds
- Federal Tax Credit: Does Not Qualify Now
2025 Tesla Cybertruck Rear-Wheel-Drive: $61,240
While the entry-level Tesla Cybertruck was supposed to cost $40,000 plus fees, it will now cost $61,240 (sans destination fee). Like the higher-trim variants, the base Cybertruck will offer air suspension, steer-by-wire functionality, ventilated seats, and a power front trunk. On the powertrain side, the RWD Cybertruck will have a single-motor setup, an estimated 250 miles of range, and a 7,500-pound towing capacity.
- Range: 250 miles
- Drivetrain: RWD
- Charging Speed: 250kW
- Acceleration: 0-60 in 6.5 seconds
- Federal Tax Credit: $7,500 ($80,000 cap)
*Cybertruck destination fees were previously listed at $1,995. However, as of this writing, all 2024 models have been sold out, and new orders will be delivered in 2025. So, the delivery charge is subject to change. Cybertruck prices listed for 2025 do include the refundable $250 order fee.
*Editor's note: Beverly Braga contributed some content on the Cybertruck specs and pricing.