This Tesla Cybertruck review covers the 2026 lineup as it is sold in the US in late October 2026, and the truck you can order today is not the one Tesla was selling a year ago. The cheapest Cybertruck, the Long Range RWD, was pulled from Tesla’s configurator in September 2025, less than five months after it launched. Its replacement, the Dual Motor AWD, arrived in February 2026 at an introductory $59,990, then rose to $69,990 in March and $74,990 in August.
The fundamentals are unchanged: a 123 kWh battery, 325 miles of EPA-rated range on the dual-motor trims, an 800-volt electrical system, a native NACS charge port and a tow rating of up to 11,000 lb. The 2026 Cybertruck also earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, which Cars.com reports makes it the only pickup tested to do so. If you want an electric truck with easy Supercharger access and can live with the styling, it belongs on your list.
At a glance
| Spec | Dual Motor AWD | Premium AWD | Cyberbeast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (excl. $1,995 destination) | $74,990 | $84,990 | $99,990 |
| Drivetrain | Dual motor AWD | Dual motor AWD, about 600 hp | Tri-motor AWD, 845 hp |
| EPA range | 325 miles | 325 miles | 320 miles |
| EPA efficiency (combined) | 78 MPGe | 79 MPGe | Not verified |
| Battery | 123 kWh | 123 kWh | 123 kWh |
| 0–60 mph (Tesla) | 4.1 sec | 4.1 sec | 2.6 sec |
| Max towing | 7,500 lb | 11,000 lb | 11,000 lb |
| Max payload | 2,006 lb | Up to 2,500 lb | Up to 2,270 lb |
| Suspension and wheels | Coil springs, adaptive dampers, 18-inch | Adaptive air, 20-inch | Adaptive air, 20-inch |
| Upholstery and audio | Textile, 7 speakers | Vegan leather, 15 speakers | Vegan leather, 15 speakers |
| Shared spec | All trims |
|---|---|
| Seating | 5 |
| Charge port | Native NACS (Tesla Supercharger) |
| DC fast-charge peak | Up to 325 kW (Tesla); no official 10–80% time published |
| Bed | About 6 ft long (71.8 in at the floor), 51 in wide at the floor, powered tonneau |
| Enclosed bed volume | 56.1 cu ft under the tonneau |
| Frunk | 7.1 cu ft |
| Power outlets | Two 120V and one 240V in the bed; Powershare home backup up to 11.5 kW |
| Safety | IIHS 2026 Top Safety Pick+ |
Per Tesla’s owner’s manual, payload drops to 2,200 lb (Premium) and 2,000 lb (Cyberbeast) on all-season tires.
Range and charging
Both dual-motor trims carry a 325-mile EPA rating, and the tri-motor Cyberbeast is rated at 320 miles. EPA data puts the Dual Motor AWD at 78 MPGe combined and the Premium AWD at 79 MPGe, respectable for a truck that weighs roughly 6,600 lb. In Edmunds’ real-world range test, a dual-motor Cybertruck covered 334 miles, slightly beating its rating.
Charging is the Cybertruck’s home-field advantage: its NACS port plugs straight into Tesla’s Supercharger network, and Tesla quotes a 325 kW peak from the 800-volt pack. Real-world results are less dramatic. An owner’s session at a 325 kW V4 Supercharger, reported by Notebookcheck and Drive Tesla Canada, took about 35 minutes to go from 8% to 80%, only about a minute and a half quicker than at older 250 kW stations. Edmunds found the truck needed more than 20 minutes to add 100 miles of range, which it called a disappointment.
At home, a 240-volt Level 2 setup is the realistic option; Edmunds estimates about 12 hours for a full charge. Every trim keeps Powershare, which can back up a house at up to 11.5 kW with the right Tesla equipment; our EV home charging accessories guide covers the hardware. The $7,500 federal EV tax credit ended on September 30, 2025, so no trim gets a federal discount.
Performance and driving
Tesla quotes 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds for both dual-motor trims and 2.6 seconds for the 845-hp Cyberbeast. Edmunds measured 4.0 seconds in a dual-motor truck, so the claims hold up.
Every trim uses steer-by-wire with rear-wheel steering, and professional testers generally like how it maneuvers. The Drive found it feels far more agile than its roughly three-ton weight suggests, and Edmunds said the air-sprung truck rides over bumps more smoothly than any other electric pickup. The trade-offs: Edmunds noted little steering feel, and Cars.com found the unconventional steering and controls take time to get used to.
The Dual Motor AWD swaps air suspension for coil springs with adaptive dampers and 18-inch wheels. We found no full professional test of it yet, though early owner reports on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum call the ride comfortable. The bigger difference for truck buyers is capability: the Dual Motor is rated to tow 7,500 lb and carry 2,006 lb, versus 11,000 lb and up to 2,500 lb for the Premium AWD.
Interior, tech and practicality
The five-seat cabin centers on an 18.5-inch touchscreen. Edmunds calls it comfortable and quiet with generous small-item storage. The Premium AWD and Cyberbeast add vegan leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a 9.4-inch rear screen and 15 speakers. The Dual Motor gets textile upholstery, heated front seats only, seven speakers, and no rear screen or cabin 120-volt outlets.
Nearly every control runs through the touchscreen, a point Edmunds and The Drive both criticize, and there is no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is not included; one Tesla buying guide cites a $99-per-month subscription.
Practicality is mixed. The bed is about 6 feet long and 51 inches wide at the floor, and the standard powered tonneau creates 56.1 cu ft of enclosed space, with a 7.1 cu ft frunk up front. But Cars.com calls rear visibility terrible, and the closed tonneau blocks the rear window entirely. The tall bodysides also make it hard to reach into the bed from the side, a complaint both The Drive and Cars.com raised.
Pricing and which trim to buy
Tesla’s current US prices are $74,990 for the Dual Motor AWD, $84,990 for the Premium AWD and $99,990 for the Cyberbeast. All exclude the $1,995 destination charge and Tesla’s order fee. Both dual-motor trims rose $5,000 in August 2026, and the Dual Motor is now $15,000 above its February launch price.
The Dual Motor AWD is the pick for most buyers. It has the same 325-mile EPA range, the same 4.1-second 0–60 claim and the same Supercharging capability as the Premium for $10,000 less. Step up to the Premium AWD only if you tow more than 7,500 lb, want air suspension, or value the ventilated seats and rear screen. Edmunds advises skipping the Cyberbeast; its speed is real, but it gives up a little range and costs $25,000 more than the base truck.
How it compares
Rivian R1T. The 2027 R1T Premium starts at $79,990, about $5,000 more than the base Cybertruck. Rivian rates it at 300 miles on its new standard 20-inch wheels and up to 420 miles with the $7,000 Long Range battery, and every R1T since the 2026 model year has a native NACS port. Its tow rating reaches 11,000 lb on tri- and quad-motor versions, but its 4.5-foot bed is shorter than the Cybertruck’s.
Ford F-150 Lightning. Ford ended Lightning production in December 2025 and says an extended-range version with a gasoline generator is coming. Today, an all-electric Lightning means shopping used or leftover dealer stock.
Rivian R1S. If you don’t need a bed, the three-row R1S is worth a look. See our Rivian R1S review.
Accessories worth adding
These add-ons address known Cybertruck quirks. For more, see our best Cybertruck accessories guide.
- Cybertruck Glass Roof Sunshade — No-Sag 2-in-1: A foldable shade that cuts heat and glare through the large glass roof (from $169.99).
- Cybertruck No-Drill Nerf Bars — 550 lb Rated: Bolt-on running boards that make the tall cab easier to climb into; consider the clearance trade-off off-road (from $519.99).
- Cybertruck Console Organizer Kit: A three-piece set of cup-holder, wireless-charger mat and armrest-bin inserts for the open center console; it is listed for the 2024 truck, so confirm fit on a 2026 (from $108.99).
- Cybertruck Front Under-Seat Storage Drawer: Adds a slide-out drawer under the front seat, useful since some owners say cabin storage is limited (from $61.99).
- Cybertruck Bed Tie-Down Hooks — Aluminum (4-Pack): Extra anchor points for strapping down loads in the bed (from $65.99).
Verdict
The Cybertruck is quicker, safer and easier to charge than its polarizing shape suggests. On paper, it pairs 325 miles of EPA range with native Supercharger access, an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and genuinely useful features such as Powershare and a covered bed.
Its problems are just as clear: poor rear visibility, a screen-dependent cabin, a bed that is awkward to load from the side, and prices that have climbed sharply through 2026 with no federal tax credit to soften them. The Dual Motor AWD is the version that makes the most sense. Buy it because you want this truck, not because it is the segment’s obvious value.
How this review was made: AllMoto research reviews are scored from manufacturer specifications, EPA data and published test results, not hands-on testing. Prices and specs were checked in October 2026.
Sources
- Cars.com: 2026 Cybertruck safety and price increase (Aug. 2026)
- Not a Tesla App: Cybertruck price increase (Aug. 2026)
- InsideEVs: Cybertruck now starts at $74,990
- Tesla North America Guide: Cybertruck buying guide (prices checked Oct. 2026)
- Drive Tesla Canada: Dual Motor AWD launch specs
- Electrive: Cybertruck RWD discontinued
- Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual: dimensions, weights and cargo
- Tesla Cybertruck owner’s manual: Powershare Home Backup
- MPG Buddy (EPA data): 2026 Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD
- Edmunds: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck review
- Cars.com: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck research
- The Drive: Tesla Cybertruck review
- Notebookcheck: Cybertruck at 325 kW Superchargers
- Rivian: 2027 R1S and R1T updates
- Michigan Public/NPR: Ford ends F-150 Lightning production
