After a few quarters of disappointing sales, Tesla Cybertruck orders skyrocketed following significant price cuts on the model. The market response over the last 10 days has been very positive, reminding us once again of the importance of price.
Tesla made two moves. The first was cut the price of the top-of-the-line Cyberbeast version by $15,000 (however, it lost the Luxe Package, including free Tesla Supercharging).
The second, much more important move was the addition of a less expensive AWD version without all the bells and whistles (the existing AWD was renamed to Premium AWD), starting at $59,990 (full $20,000 lower than the Premium AWD). The demand for this specific version surged, pushing the expected delivery date for new orders to 2027 (higher trims are available in 10-12 weeks).
The new Tesla Cybertruck AWD made a big splash and enabled Tesla to test demand. It’s clear there is a market for all-electric pickups, but it requires lower prices (Ford is also working to address this). Many pointed out that today’s $60,000 is comparable to the promise at the 2019 unveiling of a $50,000 Cybertruck.
After just over a week, the price of the Tesla Cybertruck AWD increased by $10,000 to $69,990. And here we are in early March 2026, taking a look at the current offer (much different from the one in February).
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: March 2026
Tesla today offers three versions of the Cybertruck pickup:
Cybertruck AWD (new)
Cybertruck Premium AWD
Cybertruck Cyberbeast
The first two are dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (AWD), while the top-of-the-line Cyberbeast features three motors (two in the rear) for maximum performance.
Previously, there was also a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version, but it has been discontinued. It might return, especially since we recently found a new EPA rating for a 2026 Tesla Cybertruck RWD version with 335 miles of range (the same stats as in 2025).
Pricing
The 2026 Cybertruck AWD starts at $69,990 ($72,235 including $2,245 in obligatory fees). The better-equipped AWD Premium trim is $10,000 more expensive, while the more powerful Cyberbeast costs $30,000 more.
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: Prices and EPA range — March 3, 2026. (Image credit: State Of Charge)
The new Tesla Cybertruck AWD can tow up to 7,500 lbs compared to 11,000 lbs in the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast. The payload has been reduced from 2,500 lbs to 2,006 lbs.
The standard equipment is not as rich as in the Premium AWD:
Coil springs w/ adaptive damping (no air suspension)
18-inch wheels (20-inch option), instead of 20-inch standard; no option for all-terrain wheels
Heated first-row seats w/ textile material that is easy to clean (no ventilated seats and premium interior)
Bed outlets (2x 120V + 1x 240V), misses two 120V cabin outlets
Powered tonneau cover, but there is no gear locker under the bed
Standard bed lamps and no full-length bed lamps
7-speaker audio system, instead of a 15-speaker one
There is no second row 9.4-inch display
Range: 301-325 Miles
As far as we know, all versions of the Cybertruck feature a 123-kWh battery. It’s a high-voltage battery (800-volt class).
The 2026 Cybertruck offers an EPA Combined range of more than 300 miles. The maximum value is 325 miles (for the AWD/Premium AWD versions with default wheels), though the exact number varies by trim and wheel size. Interestingly, there are no big range differences between the AWD and Cyberbeast versions.
The chart below presents the manufacturer-provided numbers (the Premium AWD version is already listed on the EPA’s website).
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: EPA range — March 3, 2026. (Image credit: State Of Charge)
Previously, the RWD version had a range of 354 miles (366 miles with the Soft Tonneau option).
Energy Consumption
According to the available EPA energy consumption rating, the 2026 Cybertruck Premium AWD achieves 79 MPGe, or 2.3 miles/kWh (roughly 427 Wh/mile), including charging losses. The Cyberbeast has a slightly higher energy consumption.
Tesla Cybertruck (Image credit: State Of Charge)
Charging
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck, like all Tesla EVs, features a NACS charging port for AC and DC fast charging.
This means the model can directly access NACS charging points (AC or DC). Access to CCS1 DC fast chargers is possible through a CCS1-to-NACS adapter. Similarly, the car can use SAE J1772 AC charging points with an AC adapter (J1772-to-NACS).
Special CCS1-to-NACS Adapter
Because of the NACS charging port’s specific location and the wide fender, an ordinary CCS1-to-NACS adapter won’t fit into the Cybertruck’s charging port. One solution is a longer CCS1-to-NACS adapter, such as the A2Z Thunderstorm Max, which was tested by State Of Charge in November 2024. The A2Z Thunderstorm Max is UL 2252 safety-certified and currently costs $140 (a small discount may be available with the STATEOFCHARGE coupon code).
To address the adapter issue, Tesla recently introduced a redesigned CCS1-to-NACS adapter that can support not only Tesla cars but also the Cybertruck. Tesla’s adapter is priced at $200.
AC Charging
The Tesla Cybertruck features an 11.5-kW onboard charger, so an 11.5-kW (up to 48 amps at 240 volts) home charging station, installed on a 60-amp circuit, is sufficient to fully utilize its performance. At full power, the car should be fully recharged in roughly 11-12 hours.
DC Fast Charging
According to Tesla’s Cybertruck website, the pickup supports DC fast-charging up to 325 kW. This concerns the V3.5 Superchargers (V4 dispensers and V3 power electronics cabinets). However, at the latest “true” V4 Superchargers (V4 cabinets), the peak is 500 kW (for a short while).
The issue with the 500-kW charging is that it doesn’t change much, as it’s available for only a few seconds. 500 kW charging is a 4C Rate for a 123 kWh battery. A 500-kW level would be more reasonable for the Range Extender battery version (potentially 170 kWh), but it has been canceled. At the time, we conducted a simulation of a Range Extender and 500 kW charging.
Tesla provides the maximum range that can be replenished in 15 minutes of charging — it’s stated separately for each version, as they have different ranges. Interestingly, the new AWD version has a bit lower number than the Premium AWD despite the same range and the same peak charging power (it’s lower than the Cyberbeast, too):
Cybertruck AWD: up to 132 miles in 15 minutes — 8.8 miles/minute
Cybertruck Premium AWD: up to 137 miles in 15 minutes — 9.1 miles/minute
Cybertruck Cyberbeast: up to 135 miles in 15 minutes — 9.0 miles/minute
As shown, the average replenishment rate over a 15-minute period is approximately 9 miles per minute. Longer sessions may be less productive as charging speed decreases.
It’s not a bad result for a pickup, as many electric cars fail to achieve it. On the other hand, it’s about a third slower than the Tesla Model S (13.7 miles/min) and Model X (11.9 miles/min).
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: Range replenishment rate during DC fast charging — March 3, 2026. (Image credit: State Of Charge)
Power Export
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
The Tesla Cybertruck has advanced power export capabilities (Powershare), including several electric outlets:
two 120 V outlets in the cabin (not in the AWD version)
two 120 V outlets in the truck bed
one 240 V outlet in the truck bed
Together, the outlets can deliver up to 9.6 kW of power, enough to power heavy-duty tools, an air compressor, or charge another EV.
Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)
Additionally, the Cybertruck’s Powershare feature enables the export of up to 11.5 kW of continuous AC power directly from the traction battery via the NACS (SAE J3400) charging port.
The Powershare, combined with the Powershare Gateway and Universal Wall Connector, or with a Powerwall and a Wall Connector, enables a home backup system (Vehicle-to-Home). See more on Tesla’s page here.
According to Tesla, the battery can power a home for up to three days (assuming 30 kWh per day).
The Tesla Powershare Home Backup Bundle costs $1,990 and includes the Universal Wall Connector, which is typically used for charging.
