The Cybertruck RWD is no longer available in the United States. Tesla quietly removed the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive trim from its online configurator, just six months after launch. While Tesla hasn’t given an official explanation, weak demand and poor value compared to other trims likely sealed its fate.
Cybertruck RWD struggled to justify its price
Originally positioned as the most affordable Cybertruck at $69,990, the RWD trim lost its appeal quickly. Even with the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, buyers still faced a price of more than $62,000. Without that incentive, the gap to the AWD version priced at $79,990 felt too small for most buyers to justify the downgrade.
On paper, the Cybertruck RWD offered a respectable 350-mile range, a 7,500-lb towing capacity, and a 0–60 mph time of 6.2 seconds. It also weighed about 500 lbs less than the AWD. But the savings came with clear compromises. The cheaper trim had only 7 audio speakers instead of 15, and lacked the premium seat finish found in the higher models.
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AWD and Cyberbeast now define the lineup
For an extra $10K, customers could step up to the AWD model with better traction, more power, and upgraded interior features. Unsurprisingly, most chose to skip the entry-level option.
As a result, Tesla has streamlined the lineup to just two trims:
- Cybertruck AWD – $79,990
- Cyberbeast – $114,990
Tesla simplifies its Cybertruck strategy
By cutting the Cybertruck RWD, Tesla avoids selling a model that struggled to meet customer expectations. Now, buyers are left with a clearer choice: the AWD as the “entry-level” Cybertruck, or the Cyberbeast as the high-performance halo.
The quiet removal reflects Tesla’s willingness to pivot quickly when a product doesn’t resonate. For the Cybertruck, it means focusing on trims that buyers actually want.
