Tesla has pushed back the estimated delivery for new orders of its Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive variant to September-October 2026, from an initial June timeline. The company also plans to raise the price after February 28, following strong initial demand for the sub-$60,000 model. This development comes amid ongoing efforts to boost sales of the electric pickup.
Tesla launched the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configuration of the Cybertruck last week, pricing it at $59,990 before incentives. The variant includes a 325-mile driving range, 7,500-pound towing capacity, textile upholstery, a lockable bed cover, seven speakers, and coil spring suspension with adaptive damping, but lacks features like adjustable ride height, a rear touchscreen, air suspension, and Gear Locker storage found in higher trims.
Initially, the website indicated deliveries starting in June 2026. However, the estimated window has now shifted to September-October 2026, as noted by Tesla observer Sawyer Merritt on X, who attributed the change to "presumably due to strong demand." This suggests orders for the sub-$60,000 model are effectively sold out until late in the year.
Tesla added a banner to its Cybertruck design configurator stating the introductory price will increase after February 28. CEO Elon Musk had posted on X shortly after launch that the $59,990 price would be available for only a limited time, specifically ten days. The original 2019 unveiling listed the Dual Motor AWD at $49,990, which adjusts to about $63,000 in 2026 dollars due to inflation.
Some owners and fans have criticized the pricing approach. Ryan McCaffrey posted on X: "Awful way to treat customers – particularly when they already sent out a marketing email announcing the $59,990 truck…with zero mention of it being a limited-time offer."
The Cybertruck's sales have been underwhelming, with 20,237 units sold in the U.S. in 2025, down from 38,965 the previous year. It trails competitors like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Rivian R1T in the electric full-size pickup segment. During Tesla's Q4 2025 earnings call, Musk indicated the model might eventually serve as an autonomous cargo carrier.
