2026 Tesla Cybertruck Buyer Guide
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Quick take
A polarizing, all-electric full-size pickup that combines a covered cargo bed, all-wheel drive and available 11,000-pound towing with extraordinary Cyberbeast acceleration. Current 2026 configurations are Dual Motor AWD, Premium AWD and Cyberbeast; capabilities vary by trim.
Best for
Home-charging EV buyers who want standout design, very quick acceleration, an enclosed bed and meaningful towing capability. Premium AWD is the better fit for buyers needing the 11,000-pound tow rating and adjustable air suspension.
At a glance
- Starting price: $74,990 for Dual Motor AWD, based on Tesla's August 2026 configurator price change; confirm live pricing. Tesla's current configurator directly verifies Premium AWD at $84,990 before its listed destination and order fees.
- Body style: Four-door, five-seat electric crew-cab pickup
- Powertrain: All-electric all-wheel drive: dual motor in Dual Motor AWD and Premium AWD; tri-motor in Cyberbeast.
- Output: Tesla advertises 845 hp of ‘raw power’ for Cyberbeast. Tesla does not publish a current dual-motor horsepower figure on its model page.
- Fuel economy or range: Tesla lists 325 miles EPA-estimated for both dual-motor configurations and 320 miles estimated for Cyberbeast. EPA 2026 records show 78–79 MPGe combined and 43 kWh/100 mi for the listed AWD configurations; real range varies with configuration, conditions, cargo and towing.
- Seating: 5 seats
- Cargo and towing: 117.3–120.7 cu ft cargo, depending on trim. Dual Motor AWD is rated to tow 7,500 lb; Premium AWD and Cyberbeast are rated to tow up to 11,000 lb.
Trims
- Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
- Premium All-Wheel Drive
- Cyberbeast
Why it stands out
- Cyberbeast has a Tesla-claimed 2.6-second 0–60 mph time.
- Premium AWD and Cyberbeast combine 120.7 cu ft of cargo volume with 11,000 lb maximum towing.
- Tesla lists up to 137 miles of range added in 15 minutes for Premium AWD under stated Supercharging conditions.
- All current configurations provide five seats and all-wheel drive.
- IIHS assigns a Good updated moderate-overlap rating to 2025–26 models built after April 2025.
What to consider
- Tesla's range figures are configuration-dependent estimates, and towing materially reduces real-world range.
- Base Dual Motor AWD has lower towing capability and ground clearance than Premium AWD and Cyberbeast.
- IIHS rates the Cybertruck's headlights Poor because of low-beam glare.
- Tesla pricing changes frequently; verify the live order total before purchase.
Closest alternatives
- Rivian R1T
- Chevrolet Silverado EV
- GMC Sierra EV
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