Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck is Tesla's electric full-size pickup, with a stainless-steel body that looks like nothing else on the road. It was revealed in 2019, reached buyers in late 2023 and has had one generation so far, built only at Gigafactory Texas. Sales never came close to Tesla's early hopes, and in November 2026 Elon Musk said Cybertruck production in Texas will wind down around the middle of 2027. Pick your year below to jump to the full guide, or read on for the history and which version suits you.
Tesla Cybertruck at a Glance
Revealed November 2019 Los Angeles
On sale since Late 2023 First deliveries November 30, 2023
Generations 1 Built at Giga Texas
Power Up to 845 hp Tri-motor Cyberbeast
Towing Up to 11,000 lb Premium AWD and Cyberbeast
Production Winding down Musk: around mid-2027
Tesla Cybertruck Generations
Years shown are US model years. Tesla doesn't use generation codes for the Cybertruck, and every truck built so far, from the 2024 Foundation Series to today's 2027 models, belongs to the same first generation. Pick the card to open its full guide.
2024–present
First generation
First gen3 model years
The only Cybertruck so far: stainless body, 800-volt electrics, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering, with up to 845 hp in the Cyberbeast.
Read the First gen guide →
Tesla Cybertruck History
The Cybertruck went from a broken-window stage reveal to one of the most talked-about trucks in America, but also one of the hardest to sell. Here are the moments that shaped it.
- 2019 Tesla reveals the Cybertruck in Los Angeles on November 21, promising a $39,900 starting price and production in late 2021. A demo meant to show off its armor glass ends with two cracked windows.
- 2021–2022 Production slips, first to 2022 and then to 2023, as Tesla reworks the design.
- 2023 The first pilot truck comes off the line at Giga Texas in July, and deliveries start on November 30. Launch prices land far above the original promise, at $60,990 to $99,990.
- 2024 The first year of sales brings about 39,000 US registrations, but also a string of recalls, starting with a loose accelerator pedal pad in April. In August, the cheapest rear-drive version is dropped before any are delivered.
- 2025 NHTSA gives the Cybertruck five stars overall in January. In March, a recall for loose stainless body panels covers about 46,000 trucks. In April, a single-motor Long Range version arrives, but it's gone by September after just 173 sales. US sales fall to about 20,000.
- 2025 Tesla cancels the bed-mounted Range Extender in May and refunds deposits, then expands sales to South Korea and the Middle East.
- 2026 A $59,990 Dual Motor AWD arrives in February, the lowest Cybertruck price yet, but prices rise again in March and August. In March, IIHS names the Cybertruck its only Top Safety Pick+ pickup for 2026.
- 2026 In October, Tesla cancels plans to sell the Cybertruck in Australia and New Zealand. Then on November 5, Musk says Giga Texas will wind down Cybertruck production around mid-2027 to make room for the Cybercab, and Tesla raises prices again.
Which Cybertruck Generation Is Right for You?
There's only one generation, so the real choice is the version and the build date. Here's how they line up.
| Generation | Years | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Series | 2024 | Fully loaded early trucks; prices have dropped a lot, but check every recall |
| AWD and Cyberbeast | Late 2024–2025 | The best used value; trucks built after March 2025 have the improved panel adhesive |
| RWD Long Range | 2025 | Very rare (173 sold); lower towing and coil springs |
| Dual Motor AWD | 2026–2027 | Cheapest new version, with coil springs and 7,500-lb towing |
| Premium AWD | 2026–2027 | The best all-rounder: air suspension and 11,000-lb towing |
| Cyberbeast | 2024–2027 | Maximum speed, with 845 hp and 0–60 in 2.6 seconds |
Our take: for most shoppers, a used AWD or Cyberbeast built after March 2025 is the sweet spot, because the trucks have lost a lot of value and the later builds fix the worst panel issues. Keep in mind that production is ending, though, and nobody knows yet how that will affect resale and parts.
Cybertruck Owners Community
Cybertruck owners swap notes on recalls and software updates, towing range, keeping the stainless steel clean and what the end of production means for their trucks. Share your truck, ask questions and trade tips.
- Recall status and service experiences
- Real-world range and towing range
- Stainless steel care, spots and wraps
- Vault tonneau leaks and fixes
- FSD (Supervised) on the Cybertruck
- Wheels, tires and off-road setups
- Resale values and trade-in offers
- What the production wind-down means for owners
Tesla Cybertruck FAQ
Is the Tesla Cybertruck being discontinued?
Production at Gigafactory Texas, its only plant, is winding down around the middle of 2027, according to Elon Musk's November 5, 2026 post. Tesla hasn't said whether it will be built anywhere else, so for now, plan on it ending.
How much does a Cybertruck cost?
After Tesla's November 2026 price increase, the Premium AWD starts at $92,490 and the Cyberbeast at $102,490. The $82,490 Dual Motor AWD was listed but couldn't be ordered.
How much can the Cybertruck tow?
Up to 11,000 lb for the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast. The Dual Motor AWD and the short-lived RWD are rated at 7,500 lb. Expect towing to cut range sharply, too.
What's the Cybertruck's range?
The EPA rates the AWD versions at 325 miles and the Cyberbeast at 320 miles. In a winter test towing 11,000 lb, though, one YouTuber's truck managed about 90 miles.
Is the Cybertruck safe?
In crash tests, yes. It has a five-star overall rating from NHTSA and is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2026. However, safety experts have raised concerns about how its stiff steel body could affect pedestrians, and it isn't sold in Europe.
Where can you buy a Cybertruck?
In the US, Canada, Mexico, South Korea and several Middle East markets, including the UAE. It isn't sold in the EU or the UK, and Tesla cancelled its Australia and New Zealand launch in October 2026.
Keep Exploring
See the rest of Tesla's lineup, or compare the Cybertruck with the best-selling full-size pickups it set out to take on.
Photo credits
- Header image: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Stainless steel 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series,…: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.