2026 Cybertruck Gets a $20,000 Price Cut with New Base AWD Trim

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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla has rolled out a new Dual-Motor All-Wheel-Drive version of the Cybertruck, establishing a lower entry point in the lineup.

Priced at $59,990, this configuration undercuts the Premium AWD model by $20,000, making it the least expensive Cybertruck offered so far.

Following the introduction of more affordable versions of the Model 3 and Model Y last year, Tesla has now applied a similar strategy to its electric pickup.

The newly added Dual-Motor AWD trim sits beneath the Premium variant in the range and carries a substantially lower starting price.

As with the cost-reduced versions of its smaller vehicles, Tesla has trimmed certain features to achieve this new pricing tier.

At $59,990, the new AWD model is positioned $20,000 below the $79,990 Premium trim. Above that sits the $99,990 Cyberbeast, which adds another $20,000 over the Premium.

From a pricing standpoint, this base AWD version effectively replaces the gap left by the Cybertruck RWD, which was discontinued in September 2025.

Unlike the rear-wheel-drive model, however, this new entry-level AWD variant does not come with a significant reduction in performance.

It retains the same 0–60 mph acceleration time of 4.1 seconds as the Premium and delivers an identical EPA-estimated range of 325 miles.

2026 Cybertruck
2026 Cybertruck

Additional deletions include two 120V power outlets in the cabin and the 9.4-inch second-row display.

The primary 18.5-inch front touchscreen remains standard, matching the Premium trim. The white interior color scheme offered on the Premium is also unavailable on this lower-priced version.

Although the list of omitted equipment is extensive, the $20,000 price reduction is substantial.

Importantly, Tesla has preserved the same core performance metrics, driving range, Full Self-Driving capability compatibility, and maximum charging rate of 325 kW.

The Cybertruck experienced a notable decline in sales last year. On a volume basis, no other EV in the United States recorded a steeper drop.

Sales fell by 48.1%, representing 18,728 fewer units compared to the previous year. Given the anticipation surrounding the truck’s launch, this downturn was significant.

By introducing a Cybertruck priced below $60,000, Tesla now offers its most accessible version of the pickup to date and one of the more competitively priced electric trucks in the segment.

The new trim could provide a meaningful lift in sales, particularly following Ford’s decision to discontinue the F-150 Lightning.

Moreover, the pared-down interior and simpler wheel design may be more acceptable in a pickup context, where practicality and durability often take precedence over luxury materials and extensive technology features.

Maria Byrd

By Maria Byrd

Maria Byrd blends automotive journalism with a lifestyle lens, focusing on the intersection of design, comfort, and culture in today’s vehicles. At Dax Street, she covers luxury interiors, cutting-edge features, and the evolving role of cars in daily life. With a background in design and consumer trends, Maria’s work highlights the finer details—from the stitching on a leather seat to the UX of a next-gen infotainment system.

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