Tesla Cybertruck: 2024–Present Guide
The Tesla Cybertruck is Tesla's first pickup, sold since late 2023 as a 2024 model and still in its first generation. It's a polarizing truck: wildly quick, packed with clever tech and built from bare stainless steel, but also hit with a long list of recalls and steep depreciation. Then in November 2026, Tesla said production will wind down in mid-2027. Here's what changed year to year, which version to look for, the recalls to check and how it rates for safety.
Tesla Cybertruck at a Glance
Model years 2024–present First deliveries November 30, 2023
Built at Giga Texas Austin, Texas
Power 600–845 hp Dual motor to Cyberbeast
EPA range Up to 325 miles AWD versions, 2026
Battery 123 kWh 800-volt 4680 pack
Production Ending mid-2027 Per Elon Musk, November 2026
What Makes the Cybertruck Different
Nothing about the Cybertruck is conventional. Instead of a painted body on a frame, it uses an unpainted stainless-steel exoskeleton, and Tesla backs the metal with a 12-year corrosion warranty. Underneath, it runs an 800-volt battery and a 48-volt low-voltage system, and it steers by wire, with rear-wheel steering of up to 10 degrees, so it turns tighter than you'd expect for its size.
It's also fast. The tri-motor Cyberbeast makes 845 hp and hits 60 mph in 2.6 seconds, while the AWD versions make 600 hp. Meanwhile, the 6-by-4-foot bed has a powered tonneau Tesla calls the Vault, and the top trucks can tow 11,000 lb, although towing cuts range sharply.
The flip side is the ownership story. The Cybertruck has had a long list of recalls, several of them for trim and panels coming loose, and it has lost value faster than almost any other vehicle. As a result, used prices are far below what first owners paid, which makes it an interesting buy if you go in with your eyes open.
- 123 kWhBattery
- 11,000 lbMax towing
- 2,500 lbMax payload
- 6 x 4 ftBed
What we like
- Supercar acceleration in a full-size pickup
- Rear-wheel steering makes it easy to maneuver
- Top crash-test scores from NHTSA and IIHS
What to watch
- Long recall list, especially for panels and trim
- Range drops hard when you tow
- Steep depreciation, and production is ending
Tesla Cybertruck Engines and Power
Every Cybertruck is electric, so the choice is about motors. Tesla quotes horsepower for the dual- and tri-motor trucks but doesn't publish motor torque; the huge torque figures in its marketing are wheel torque, after gearing, so we've left them out.
| Motors | Years | Version | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual motor AWD | 2024–present | Foundation Series AWD, AWD, Premium AWD | 600 hp; 0–60 mph in 4.1 s |
| Dual motor AWD (coil springs) | 2026–present | Dual Motor AWD | Not published; tows 7,500 lb |
| Tri-motor AWD | 2024–present | Foundation Series Cyberbeast, Cyberbeast | 845 hp; 0–60 mph in 2.6 s |
| Single motor RWD | 2025 only | RWD Long Range | Not published; 0–60 mph in 6.2 s |
One generation, lots of lineup shuffles
Cybertruck Changes by Year
The Cybertruck's hardware has stayed mostly the same since launch. However, the lineup and prices changed almost every few months, so the version you're looking at matters as much as the year.
- 2023 Deliveries start November 30 with the AWD at $79,990 and the Cyberbeast at $99,990, plus a $60,990 RWD promised for later.
- 2024 Early trucks are Foundation Series models at $99,990 (AWD) and $119,990 (Cyberbeast), with FSD (Supervised), Powershare home backup and a lightbar included. The RWD is dropped in August, FSD arrives in September and regular AWD and Cyberbeast orders open in October.
- 2025 Foundation Series sales end in January. A single-motor RWD Long Range arrives in April for $69,990 but is gone by September. Meanwhile, Tesla cancels the Range Extender in May and adds a $114,990 Cyberbeast with a Luxe Package in August.
- 2026 In February, Tesla reshuffles the lineup: a $59,990 Dual Motor AWD with coil springs, a Premium AWD with air suspension and a Cyberbeast cut back to $99,990. Prices rise in March and August, and the AWD trucks are now rated at 325 miles.
- 2027 2027 trucks carry over. After Tesla's November 2026 announcement that production will wind down in mid-2027, prices rise to $92,490 for the Premium AWD and $102,490 for the Cyberbeast.
Our verdict: if you're buying used, look for a truck built after March 2025, because those have the improved panel adhesive and match the build IIHS tested. If you're buying new, the Premium AWD gives you air suspension and full towing for less than a Cyberbeast.
Tesla Cybertruck Special Models
Two versions stand out: the loaded launch-edition trucks and the tri-motor Cyberbeast.
2024
Foundation Series
AWD or Cyberbeast FSD included $20,000 premium
The first trucks Tesla built, sold for $20,000 more than later versions with FSD (Supervised), Powershare home backup, a lightbar and an accessory credit included. They've depreciated the most, so used prices can be tempting.
2024–present
Cyberbeast
845 hp Tri-motor AWD 0–60 in 2.6 s
The fastest Cybertruck, with three motors, a 130-mph top speed and 11,000-lb towing. EPA range is 320 miles, a little less than the AWD trucks.
Tesla Cybertruck Recalls
The Cybertruck has had a long run of recalls, and several cover nearly every truck built. Many are over-the-air software fixes, but the panel, trim and pedal fixes need a service visit, so check that each one is done.
| Model years | Campaign | What's affected |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NHTSA 24V-276 | Accelerator pedal pad can come loose and get trapped, holding the pedal down. About 3,878 trucks. |
| 2024 | NHTSA 24V-456 | Front windshield wiper motor can fail. 11,688 trucks get a new motor. |
| 2024 | NHTSA 24V-457 | Bed trim panel (sail applique) can come loose. 11,383 trucks. |
| 2024 | NHTSA 24V-718 | Rearview camera image can be delayed. 27,185 trucks, fixed over the air. |
| 2024 | NHTSA 24V-832 | Drive inverter fault can cause loss of drive power. 2,431 trucks get a new inverter. |
| 2024–2025 | NHTSA 25V-170 | Stainless cant rail panel above the doors can detach. 46,096 trucks built through February 27, 2025. |
| 2024–2026 | NHTSA 25V-699 | Front parking lights too bright. 63,619 trucks, fixed over the air. |
| 2024–2026 | NHTSA 26V-255 | Brake rotor stud holes on trucks with 18-inch steel wheels can crack. Only 173 trucks, but Tesla told owners not to drive them until repaired. |
Tesla Cybertruck Safety Ratings by Region
The Cybertruck does well in crash tests, but results depend on the build date, and it was never tested in Europe or Australia because Tesla doesn't sell it there.
| Region | Program | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | NHTSA | ★★★★★ overall (2024) | Five stars for driver frontal and side crashes, four stars for front passenger and four stars for rollover. |
| United States | IIHS | No award (September 2025) | The first IIHS results, for trucks built after April 2025, were Good in the moderate overlap test, but the headlights were rated Poor for glare. |
| United States | IIHS | Top Safety Pick+ (2026) | After a front structure and headlight update, the Cybertruck earned Top Safety Pick+ for 2026, the only pickup to do so. |
| Europe | Euro NCAP | Not rated | Not sold in the EU or the UK, so never tested. |
| Australia, New Zealand | ANCAP | Not rated | Tesla cancelled the Australian and New Zealand launch in October 2026. |
| South Korea | KNCAP | Not rated | Sold in Korea since late 2025, but we found no published KNCAP result. |
Pedestrians: crash-test stars only cover the people inside. Safety experts, including a former IIHS president, have questioned how the Cybertruck's stiff steel body would affect pedestrians and other cars in a crash.
Buying a Used Tesla Cybertruck
A used Cybertruck can be a lot of truck for the money now, because values have dropped fast. Still, you'll want to check a few things before you buy.
- Recalls and build date. Run the VIN and make sure every recall is done, especially the cant rail panel (25V-170), bed trim and accelerator pedal. Trucks built after late February 2025 already have the improved panel adhesive.
- Steel, trim and the Vault. Look for rust-colored spots on the stainless steel, loose trim and a lightbar that's still firmly attached. Also check the bed and the Vault tonneau for signs of water leaks.
- Range for your use. Owners report real-world range well below the EPA figure, and one winter test towing 11,000 lb managed about 90 miles. If you tow often, plan your charging stops.
- Repair costs and resale. Body repairs can be expensive and few shops are certified: Edmunds' long-term truck got a $57,880 repair estimate after a crash and was written off. Also, with production ending in 2027, nobody knows yet how resale values will hold up.
Our picks
- Best used buy: 2025 AWD built after March
- Best new: Premium AWD
- Best performance: Cyberbeast
Think twice
- Any truck with open panel or pedal recalls
- Trucks with unrepaired body damage
- Paying Foundation Series money for the badge
Other Cybertruck Generations
So far, there's only one Cybertruck generation. See the hub for its full history and how the versions compare.
Tesla Cybertruck FAQ
What years is the Tesla Cybertruck?
The Cybertruck is sold as a 2024 and newer model, with first deliveries on November 30, 2023. Every truck so far is the same first generation, and production at Giga Texas is due to wind down around mid-2027.
How much horsepower does the Cybertruck have?
The dual-motor AWD versions make 600 hp and the tri-motor Cyberbeast makes 845 hp. Tesla didn't publish horsepower for the 2025 RWD Long Range or the 2026 Dual Motor AWD.
What was the Cybertruck Foundation Series?
The launch edition sold in 2024, in AWD and Cyberbeast form, for $20,000 more than later trucks. It included FSD (Supervised), Powershare home backup, a lightbar and an accessory credit, and sales ended in January 2025.
What happened to the Cybertruck Range Extender?
Tesla took $2,000 deposits for a $16,000 bed-mounted battery that was supposed to push range past 440 miles. It disappeared from the configurator in April 2025, and in May Tesla cancelled it and refunded deposits.
Does the Cybertruck rust?
Some early owners found orange spots on the stainless steel after rain, usually surface contamination rather than structural rust. Tesla's manual says to clean off things like road salt and tree sap, and the body has a 12-year corrosion warranty.
Is the Cybertruck being discontinued?
Elon Musk said on November 5, 2026 that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Giga Texas around the middle of 2027 to make room for the Cybercab. Tesla hasn't said it will be built anywhere else.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Tesla Cybertruck
- Fortune: Cybertruck production wind-down
- Electrek: November 2026 price increase
- InsideEVs: launch specs and prices
- Not a Tesla App: 2026 Dual Motor AWD
- Electrive: RWD Long Range dropped
- Electrek: Range Extender cancelled
- NHTSA recall 25V-170 report
- NHTSA recall 24V-276 report
- NHTSA recall 26V-255 report
- InsideEVs: NHTSA crash test
- IIHS: new EV ratings, September 2025
- SlashGear: safest pickup of 2026
- Edmunds: long-term Cybertruck wrap-up
- InsideEVs: towing range in winter
- Electrek: Australia and New Zealand cancelled
Keep Exploring
See every Cybertruck generation side by side, or head back to the full Tesla lineup.
Photo credits
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