Following the end of a short-lived lease promotion, Tesla raised the US price of its entry-level Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive from around $60,000 to $70,000 effective March 1, 2026, just 10 days after launch. High demand has pushed deliveries into late 2026 or 2027.
Tesla's Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck, launched February 19-20, 2026, as a more affordable option below $62,000 with a special $699/month lease (detailed in prior coverage), saw its introductory period end abruptly. CEO Elon Musk had warned on X of the temporary pricing, and on March 1, the purchase price rose approximately 17% to around $70,000, with leasing removed for this trim and updated to $849/month on higher Premium AWD models.
Electrek criticized the tactic: “By announcing that the price will go up in 10 days, you create urgency that inflates demand. Then you point to that inflated demand to justify the price increase. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.” Delivery estimates now extend to September-October 2026 or 2027, up from June, reflecting order surges.
The AWD variant includes dual motors, 325-mile range, adaptive suspension, powered tonneau, and Powershare V2X outlets—improvements over the discontinued rear-wheel-drive model at a similar price point. This exceeds 2019 promises of $49,900 for dual-motor (300+ miles) and $69,900 for tri-motor (500 miles), now $99,990. Cybertruck 2025 sales were 20,200 units, below targets.
