Tesla has unveiled a new Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant of the Cybertruck in the United States, and when you compare it to what was promised during the electric truck’s 2019 debut, the automaker has finally been able to deliver what got people excited six years ago – a compelling mix of performance, range, and utility, at a reasonable price. The question is whether it is too late to help save the struggling vehicle program.
When the Cybertruck was first revealed in 2019, Tesla announced a Dual Motor AWD variant with 300+ miles of range and an anticipated starting price of $49,990. When the Cybertruck finally launched in 2024, it was twice that price with the Foundation Series Dual Motor starting at $99,990 (and the tri-motor at $119,990). Those high prices, even after ending Foundation Series sales, put the Cybertruck out of reach for many buyers, leading to the Cybertruck selling far below expectations. In 2024 there were 38,965 sales, and in 2025 that number dropped to just 20,237, also well below the installed production capacity of 250,000 units per year.
Now Tesla appears to have gotten the mix of features and pricing right, launching a new Cybertruck AWD for $59,990, which when adjusted for inflation, works out to roughly $64,000 today, some $20,000 less than the existing Premium AWD Cybertruck.
Here are the specs for the new Cybertruck variant.
- AWD
- 325 miles (523 km) of range (est.)
- 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds
- 7,500 lbs towing capacity
- 325 kW max charging speed
- Motorized tonneau cover
- Bed outlets (2x 120V, 1x 240V)
- Powershare capability
To reach the lower price point, here are the features Tesla has trimmed back from the Premium AWD trim:
- Towing drops from 11,000 lbs to 7,500 lbs
- Payload decreases from 2,500 lbs to 2,006 lbs
- Coil spring suspension replaces air suspension
- 18-inch wheels instead of 20-inch
- Textile interior instead of premium materials
- Heated front seats only
- 7-speaker sound system instead of 15-speaker premium
- No second-row display
- No cabin 120V outlets
- Standard lighting instead of premium lighting
However, the fundamentals remain intact. The new trim keeps the same range, acceleration, rear-wheel steering, charging speed, bed outlets, and Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability as the Premium version.
Taking all of this into account and when considering inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the complexity of bringing a stainless-steel pickup to market, Tesla’s latest offering feels closer to the original promise from 2019, and maybe even exceeds it.
If anything, this trim suggests Tesla learned from having to discontinue the RWD version last year just a few months after it launched. Instead of stripping capability to hit a price, the company kept what customers truly care about — range, acceleration, charging speed, and bed utility — and trimmed the luxury extras.
As we noted at the top, this new variant is only available in the U.S., with the Canadian configurator. We’re unlikely to see it offered north of the border until after tariffs are dropped.
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