Tesla has a new beginner model Cybertruck offering extended battery life , and it's the most affordable one priced at $69,990 before applying the federal tax credit of $7,500. To reach this lower price point, Tesla removed several key features.
The recently introduced "long-range" Cybertruck features only one rear-wheel-drive motor as opposed to the dual motors found in the all-wheel-drive version. Additionally, it does not come with a power-operated roll-up hard tonneau cover. Users have the option to leave the truck bed exposed or purchase a separate $750 soft-tonneau cover instead. In exchange for reduced cargo security, this softer cover supposedly enhances aerodynamics and increases driving range by approximately 12 miles, according to Tesla’s claims.
The long-range version of the Cybertruck can travel up to 350 miles per charge, which is 25 miles further than the all-wheel-drive variant, or extendable to 362 miles when equipped with a soft tonneau cover. However, its towing capability is reduced to 7,500 pounds versus 11,000 pounds for the other configurations.
The RWD version accelerates more slowly compared to the AWD variant. Specifically, the RWD Cybertruck takes 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph, whereas the pricier AWD Cybertruck accomplishes this feat in just 4.1 seconds. Additionally, Tesla omitted the adaptive suspension feature from both models. The 120-volt and 240-volt electrical sockets From the RWD model, thus it cannot energize your equipment while you're moving around. Additionally, the company also took out the battery range extender feature this week.
The inside of the Cybertruck RWD features fabric seats rather than the leatherette seats found in the other versions, and it also lacks the rear-seat entertainment touchscreen.
At the company’s 2023 delivery event Tesla mentioned that its Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant came with an announced range of 250 miles and a price tag of $60,990. However, this particular model was not put into production at that time. It wasn’t until 2024 when the RWD configuration became available. base option was removed The updated and pricier RWD version can now be ordered in the US and Mexico. Saudi Arabia .
Tesla has faced difficulties in selling Cybertrucks. said to have sold merely 50,000 units in 2024 apparently around one million bookings. The firm is additionally observing 13 percent drop In vehicle sales compared year over year, which can be partly attributed to CEO Elon Musk's leadership over the "Office of Government Streamlining" within the Trump Administration.