A detailed breakdown by the Rev Nation YouTube channel estimates the total cost of owning a Tesla Cybertruck over five years at around $188,000, based on conservative figures. After accounting for trade-in value, the net expense comes to $153,309. The analysis highlights various expenses including insurance, repairs, and subscriptions.
The Rev Nation YouTube channel has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the true cost of owning a Tesla Cybertruck for five years, warning viewers of potentially high expenses. The presenter began by stating, “Be prepared to be scared. So, why do I say that, folks?” and explained, “Well, what we’re going to be going over today is the true cost of owning a Tesla Cybertruck.” He emphasized that the estimates are conservative, noting, “You are not going to believe this.”
Starting with the purchase, the average price is listed at $116,706, plus a 7% sales tax of $8,169 and a $1,100 registration fee. A five-year loan interest adds $11,000. Ongoing costs include adjusted insurance for five years at $22,232, out-of-warranty repairs at $6,371, charging expenses at $5,934, tire replacement at $4,800, basic accessories at $1,000, subscription services like Full Self-Driving (FSD) at $8,495, and a home charging station at $1,700. These sum to approximately $188,000.
The analysis extends to resale value after five years and 75,000 miles. The host estimated, “So, after you go to trade this in and you’ve got 75,000 miles on a five-year-old Cybertruck… you’ll probably get, at the very most, $35,000.” Subtracting this from total costs yields a net outlay of $153,309, or $2,555.15 per month. The presenter concluded critically, “Folks – that’s part of like what is just absolutely wrong with the society we live in today.” He added, “Would you spend that kind of money on a Cybertruck? I sure as heck wouldn’t.”
This breakdown underscores the financial implications for potential buyers, especially given the Cybertruck's divisive reputation and the generally steeper depreciation of electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine cars.