No Official Explanation: Tesla Pulls Cheapest Cybertruck from Sale Just Months After Launch

Tesla has discontinued sales of the most affordable version of its Cybertruck electric pickup—just a few months after introducing it—effectively raising the model’s starting price.

In April 2025, Tesla added a rear-wheel-drive Long Range model to the lineup, joining the dual-motor and high-performance Cyberbeast variants. But as of Monday, September 15, the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck is no longer available in Tesla’s online configurator.

The company rarely provides routine product updates, and no official explanation has been given for the removal. It’s also unclear whether Tesla plans to introduce a replacement for the entry-level truck.

The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck offered about 350 miles of range, a towing capacity of up to 7.5 tons, and a 0–60 mph time of 6.2 seconds. By comparison, the now-base dual-motor version offers 325 miles of range, can tow up to 11 tons, and accelerates to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.

The stripped-down rear-drive version lacked features like active air suspension, a powered tonneau cover, and bed outlets. But it was significantly cheaper—starting at $69,990 versus $79,990 for the dual-motor and $114,990 for the three-motor Cyberbeast. With its removal, the Cybertruck’s entry price has jumped $10,000 to $79,990—making it pricier than the base Rivian R1T.

Interest in the Cybertruck has gradually cooled. Tesla unveiled the concept back in 2019, with production starting in late 2023. At the time, the company touted a million preorders and aimed to produce up to 250,000 trucks annually. Yet in 2024, Tesla delivered only a fraction of that target and is unlikely to surpass it in 2025.

The reasons are complicated. The Cybertruck has proven less practical as a pickup and more expensive compared to rivals. It’s also been plagued by eight recalls for various technical issues—from stuck pedals to inverter failures. On top of that, CEO Elon Musk’s political controversies have hurt Tesla’s brand image, contributing to a broader decline in sales.