Tesla has increased the price of its entry-level Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive from $59,990 to $69,990 effective March 1, 2026—just 10 days after launch—following CEO Elon Musk's announcement of temporary pricing amid strong demand pushing deliveries to 2027. The company also discontinued the lease option for this trim, further distancing current prices from 2019 promises.
Tesla launched the Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD on February 19, 2026, at a starting price of $59,990, the lowest entry point for the electric pickup yet. The model includes dual motors, an estimated 325-mile range, adaptive damping, a powered tonneau cover, bed outlets with Powershare V2X functionality, 4.1-second 0-60 mph acceleration, and 7,500-pound towing capacity.
Musk posted on X that the pricing was 'only for the next 10 days,' depending on demand, confirmed by a configurator banner ending February 28. Delivery estimates for early orders quickly shifted from June 2026 to 2027. The 17% hike to $69,990 (base before ~$2,245 destination charge, totaling around $72,235) aligns it with the discontinued rear-wheel-drive model's price but offers superior features like AWD, air suspension, and power outlets. The RWD, with ~350-mile range, was available for five months before discontinuation in September 2025.
This exceeds the 2019 unveiling promise of $49,900 for dual-motor AWD (~$63,000 inflation-adjusted). The top Cyberbeast trim, originally $69,900, now starts at $99,990. Cybertruck U.S. sales fell 48% to 20,237 units in 2025 from 38,965 in 2024, despite Austin factory capacity exceeding 125,000 annually. The model qualifies for Section 179 deductions but not the $7,500 federal tax credit.
Tesla's stock (TSLA) dropped ~4% in overnight trading post-announcement and 11% year-to-date. Separately, Full Self-Driving Supervised has logged over 8.4 billion miles, nearing Musk's 10-billion-mile threshold for unsupervised autonomy. Musk suggested adapting the Cybertruck platform for autonomous urban cargo if consumer demand stays low. Outlets like Electrek noted the urgency tactic to boost orders, though demand appears sustained.
