After a four-year delay, the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck was introduced in the United States on November 30, 2023. Tesla claims that more options will be available in the upcoming years, yet there are currently only a few available.
The Tesla Cybertruck is available with rear-wheel drive (RWD), dual motors, all-wheel drive (AWD), and a tri-motor Cyberbeast (also AWD) powertrain configuration.
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The entry-level model with the smallest battery and range is the RWD. In 2025, it is anticipated to hit the market. The AWD and Cyberbeast models are already available from Tesla; later this year, a unique extra “Range Extender” battery option will be added.
Customers can initially order the fully equipped Foundation Series (FS) model of the Tesla Cybertruck, which costs $20,000 more than the base model. It’s important to note, though, that for the Cybertruck, Tesla has not released all of the statistics that we typically disclose. The information below is current as of right now.
The flagship Cybertruck model
Tesla stated that the flagship Cybertruck model would come with 500 miles of range for $69,900 when it first introduced the vehicle back in 2019. It was intended for the base model to start at $39,900.
The final price differs significantly. When it goes on sale in 2025, the base model Tesla Cybertruck RWD is expected to cost $60,990 (plus required fees).
Starting at $79,990, the Tesla Cybertruck AWD is described on the company website as projected. Regardless of the wheels and tires (20-inch wheels with all-season tires or 20-inch wheels with 35-inch all-terrain tires), we think the experience is the same. Starting at $99,990, the more potent Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast is available.
Fully equipped, the Cybertruck’s limited Foundation Series (FS) costs $20,000 more than the Cyberbeast and AWD models. That’s $119,990 and $99,990, in that order. The 35-inch all-terrain (AT) tires that are the sole available size for the FS models at first translate into a somewhat reduced range.
The $250 order fee and $1,995 destination fee are added on top, for a total of $2,245 in additional required expenses. Even though we only observed it on the FS configurator, we presume that this number is the same for all versions.
Tesla plans to introduce a Range Extender (RE) option for the Cyberbeast and AWD cars in late 2024. With this big backup battery, you should be able to extend your range by up to 130 miles. According to the FS configurator in the Whole Mars Catalog video, this option will set you back $16,000. Installation of the option will need to be done at a Tesla service facility.
The Tesla Cybertruck’s top option, the FS Cyberbeast with RE, will set you back $138,235 (Cyberbeast).
Prices
Base Price of the Model, Delivery Charge, Tax Credit, and Effective Price
- 2025 Tesla Cybertruck with an RWD of around $60,990
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD: $79,990 + $2,245 N/A = $82,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD (AT) – $79,990 + $2,245 N/AEighty-two thousand dollars
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD (RE) – $95,990 + $2,245 N/A$88,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD (AT, FS) $99,990 + $2,245 N/A $102,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD (AT, RE, FS)$115,990 + $2,245 N/A = $118,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast: $99,990 + $2,245 N/A = $102,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (AT) $99,990 + $2,245 N/A $102,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast (RE) $115,990 + $2,245 N/A ~$118,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast, (AT, FS)$119,990 + $2,245 N/A = $122,235
- 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast, (AT, RE, FS)$135,990 + $2,245 N/A = $138,235
manufacturer’s projected costs; Tesla adds a $250 order and a $1,995 destination fee for a total of $2,245.
** All-terrain 35-inch tires (AT), Foundation Series (FS), and Range Extender (RE) (battery option)
According to early reports, the Tesla Cybertruck (AWD and Cyberbeast versions) was eligible for the $7500 federal tax credit for EVs. But only trucks and SUVs with a base price under $80,000 are eligible for the tax benefit. The AWD and RWD Cybertrucks should eventually be qualified for federal tax credits because they are all Founders Series trucks, which have higher base pricing. However, this does not apply to the current models.
Electric motor available for the base Tesla Cybertruck RWD
There will be only one electric motor available for the base Tesla Cybertruck RWD. According to Tesla, it should reach a top speed of 112 mph and go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds.
With two electric motors—one for each axle—the AWD model has more power (600 hp) and faster acceleration, reaching 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.
With three electric motors—two asynchronous induction motors in the back and one in the front—the top-of-the-line Cyberbeast can produce up to 845 horsepower as a whole. Tesla claims that the acceleration from 0 to 60 miles per hour will only take 2.6 seconds (albeit in this instance, the result includes a one-foot rollout deducted). The Cyberbeast has a higher top speed of 130 mph as well.
Depending on the vehicle specifications (wheels/tires and standard equipment/weight), the precise statistics may change.
Range and Batteries
The Cybertruck’s battery capacity is not specified by Tesla. We do know, however, that the RWD’s battery is less than that of the AWD and Cyberbeast.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the AWD and Cyberbeast will also come equipped with a second battery option called Range Extender (RE), which will be installed in the truck bed at a Tesla service center and take up approximately one-third of the available space.
The primary structural battery pack of the Tesla Cybertruck is made up of 4680-type cylindrical battery cells that were developed and manufactured by Tesla.
Batteries
With four 200-volt batteries, the system has an 800-volt class. It may be switched between 400/800 volt series and parallel setups. The documentation for the Tesla Cybertruck (see 27:35) states that the nominal voltage of the battery is around 700 volts DC.
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Except the $4,000 installation credit and the LED light bar, which has a market value of approximately $600 based on a Cybertruck Owners Club forum post, the all-wheel drive Foundation Series cars have the same list of extras.
That is a waste of $4,600. Additionally, an additional $7,000 is lost for both the AWD and the tri-motor Cybertruck models if we take into account that owners of these trucks are unable to utilize the FSD feature at this time because it has not been enabled in their cars.
Update:
It appears that to determine whether a customer’s home qualifies for the PowerShare Home Backup hardware installation, Tesla is emailing survey questions to those who ordered Foundation Series Cybertrucks. Those who don’t qualify will instead receive a free year of Supercharging, citing this Reddit thread.
It appears that Tesla was able to persuade 1,000 people—or maybe even more, we’re not sure—to fork over additional money to purchase an unfinished automobile ahead of schedule. There are three issues with the vehicle: the locking differentials, the FSD, and the autopilot.