Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Way More Expensive Than Elon Musk First Promised

Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Way More Expensive Than Elon Musk First Promised

Tesla’s Cybertruck Is Way More Expensive Than Elon Musk First Promised

Elon Musk did not reveal the pricing at the Cybertruck Delivery Event, instead discussing the performance numbers and emphasizing the “bulletproof” stainless-steel bodywork, and posing for photos with the first owners. This could be to avoid direct comparison with the numbers he mentioned four years ago, where the Cybertruck Single Motor RWD was supposed to start at $39,900.

According to the product page launched after today’s event, that truck will actually be priced from an estimated $60,990 (before any incentives, rebates, or other savings). This is a difference of more than $21,000, although the estimated 250-mile range and 6.5 second 0-60 mph time remain the same. However, you’ll need to be patient, as this most affordable Cybertruck version is not expected until sometime in 2025.

As for the all-wheel drive Cybertruck Dual Motor, it will cost $79,990 when it arrives in 2024, according to Tesla. This is more than $30,000 higher than the price for the AWD model announced in 2019. However, range and performance have improved: Tesla now claims an estimated 340 miles of driving on a full charge and a 4.1 second 0-60 mph time. Four years ago, the automaker was saying “300+ miles” and 4.5 seconds, respectively.