The rear-wheel drive, single-motor Tesla Cybertruck starts at $60,990.
We all probably know at least one person anxiously awaiting the arrival of Tesla’s much-hyped Cybertruck (or even holding a reservation). Finally, there’s great news for those folks as the automaker officially delivered the first production-spec models to early adopters during a presentation at their Texas gigafactory. After four years since CEO Elon Musk originally announced the truck, it’s time to actually see the first customer-owned units take to the streets. More importantly for prospective buyers and the public at large, though: We now know official specs and what the company’s F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T rival will cost.
Let’s cover the high-level specs first. It turns out our earlier video covering leaked specs for the production Cybertruck are largely accurate, as the truck does indeed pack an 11,000-pound towing capacity (at least for the dual- and triple-motor models), with a payload rating of 2,500 pounds. It has a curb weight ranging between 6,603 pounds for the all-wheel-drive model and 6,843 pounds for the so-called “Cyberbeast” – the Cybertruck’s tri-motor all-wheel drive trim.
Tesla claims the new Cybertruck has a range of up to 340 miles on a charge (again, for the dual-motor AWD model) and up to 845 horsepower. The truck rides on 35″ all-terrains, sports up to 17.44 inches of ground clearance with the air suspension in its highest setting, and boasts a turning circle tighter than a Model S thanks to rear-wheel steering.
Update 12/1/2023: One spec Tesla did not include in their initial spec sheet is battery size. According to several reports from those who had earlier access, the Cybertruck sports a 123-kWh battery pack. For reference, that’s slightly smaller than the Ford F-150 Lightning’s 131-kWh pack (depending on whether 123-kWh refers to usable (net) or gross capacity), and about the same as the Rivian R1T’s “Large” (135-kWh) pack.
Here’s a more complete look at Tesla’s specs:
| Spec | Single-Motor (RWD) | Dual-Motor (AWD) | Cyberbeast (3-Motor AWD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-sale Date | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting Price | $60,990 | $79,990 | $99,990 |
| Horsepower | Not listed | 600 hp | 845 hp |
| Torque* | Not listed | 7,435 lb-ft | 10,296 lb-ft |
| Curb Weight | Not listed | 6,843 pounds | |
| Dimensions (ALL TRIMS) | 223.7″ (L) x 95″ (W) x 70.5″ (H) (Width is with mirrors extended) | 223.7″ (L) x 95″ (W) x 70.5″ (H) (Width is with mirrors extended) | 223.7″ (L) x 95″ (W) x 70.5″ (H) (Width is with mirrors extended) |
| Battery size (reported) | 123 kW | 123 kW | 123 kW |
| Range (Tesla est.) | 250 miles | 340 miles* | 320 miles* |
| Towing Capacity | 7,500 pounds | 11,000 pounds | 11,000 pounds |
| Payload | 2,500 pounds | 2,500 pounds | 2,500 pounds |
| 0-60 Acceleration | 6.5 seconds | 3.9 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 112 mph | 112 mph | 130 mph |
| Supercharging Max | Not listed | 250 kW | 250 kW |
| Cargo Volume | 120.9 cubic feet | 120.9 cubic feet | 120.9 cubic feet |
What’s this about a range extender?
Weirdly, one thing Tesla didn’t go into much detail on is revealed in its spec sheet: A range extender. It’s not immediately clear (at least by way of the presentation) what Tesla has up its sleeve there…are folks really going to buy a Cybertruck with a gas or diesel engine onboard? With it, though, the company claims a range of up to “470+ miles” (or 440+ if you get the Cyberbeast).
One thing Tesla does mention for interested buyers is its warranty coverage. While it’s certainly not the most interesting point, Tesla does provide a 4-year/50,000-mile basic vehicle warranty — good if there are any issues with the stainless steel bodywork — and an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the battery pack and drive unit.
If you’re looking to get the cheapest Cybertruck, it’s also important to note that it evidently isn’t coming until 2025. Like every other electric truck maker, Tesla is rolling out the more expensive Cybertruck variants first, with the dual-motor AWD and the Cyberbeast set to hit the streets in larger numbers early next year.
Here are our first impressions.
