Buyer's Guide · Updated August 2026
Every Cybertruck Trim You Can Buy Right Now
Three trims, one wild silhouette. Here's how the AWD, Premium AWD, and Cyberbeast actually differ — and which one fits your driveway.
The Cybertruck lineup looks nothing like it did at launch. After a big shake-up in early 2026 — a cheaper base truck added, the old base renamed, and the range-topper slashed by tens of thousands — Tesla now sells the Cybertruck in three trims. They share the same stainless exoskeleton, 123 kWh 800-volt battery, four-wheel steer-by-wire, and ~325-mile ballpark range. What separates them is power, suspension, towing, and how loaded the cabin is.
Here's the money view before we dig in:
Cybertruck AWD
$69,990
Dual motor · the new base
Cybertruck Premium AWD
$79,990
Dual motor · fully loaded
Cyberbeast
$99,990
Tri-motor · the fast one
Prices are base MSRP before Tesla's ~$2,245 in order/destination fees, taxes, and incentives. The single-motor RWD version was discontinued (though an EPA filing hints it could return). Always confirm live pricing on Tesla's configurator — it moves.
Cybertruck AWD
Added in early 2026 as the affordable way into a Cybertruck, the AWD is the honest work truck of the range. You still get dual-motor all-wheel drive, roughly 600 hp, and a genuinely quick 4.1-second 0–60 — but Tesla trimmed the luxuries to hit the price. It rides on coil springs with adaptive damping instead of air suspension, rolls on 18-inch wheels (20s optional, no all-terrain option), and skips the ventilated seats, rear screen, and premium 15-speaker audio.
The bigger asterisks are capability: towing drops to 7,500 lbs and payload to 2,006 lbs — still truck numbers, just not range-topping ones. You keep the bed outlets (2× 120V + 1× 240V) but lose the two in-cabin 120V outlets.
| Price (base MSRP) | $69,990 |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD, ~600 hp |
| 0–60 mph | 4.1 seconds |
| EPA range | Up to 325 miles |
| Battery | 123 kWh, 800-volt class |
| Suspension | Coil springs + adaptive damping |
| Wheels | 18" standard (20" optional) |
| Max towing | 7,500 lbs |
| Max payload | 2,006 lbs |
| Seats | Heated first-row, easy-clean textile |
| Audio | 7-speaker |
| Outlets | Bed only (2× 120V, 1× 240V) |
| DC fast-charge | Up to ~132 mi added in 15 min |
Cybertruck Premium AWD
This is the truck the AWD used to be before Tesla split the lineup — now positioned as the loaded dual-motor. Performance is identical to the base AWD (same ~600 hp, same 4.1-second sprint, same 325-mile range), so the extra $10,000 buys capability and comfort, not speed.
You step up to adaptive air suspension, standard 20-inch wheels with an all-terrain option, ventilated premium seats, a 15-speaker audio system, a second-row 9.4-inch display, full-length bed lighting, and the underbed gear locker. Towing returns to the full 11,000 lbs and payload to 2,500 lbs, and you get in-cabin 120V outlets on top of the bed outlets.
| Price (base MSRP) | $79,990 |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD, ~600 hp |
| 0–60 mph | 4.1 seconds |
| EPA range | Up to 325 miles |
| Battery | 123 kWh, 800-volt class |
| Suspension | Adaptive air suspension |
| Wheels | 20" standard (all-terrain option) |
| Max towing | 11,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 2,500 lbs |
| Seats | Heated + ventilated premium |
| Audio / display | 15-speaker + rear 9.4" screen |
| Outlets | Cabin (2× 120V) + bed (2× 120V, 1× 240V) |
| Extras | Underbed gear locker, full-length bed lamps |
| DC fast-charge | Up to ~137 mi added in 15 min |
Cyberbeast
The Cyberbeast is the halo trim, and it got dramatically more attainable in 2026 after Tesla cut its price by tens of thousands (it once sat above $115K). Under the skin it swaps to a tri-motor setup — two motors at the rear — for 800+ hp and a 2.6-second 0–60, which is genuinely supercar territory for a truck that can tow 11,000 lbs.
It carries all the Premium AWD equipment (air suspension, ventilated seats, 15-speaker audio, rear display, full outlet set) plus Cyberbeast-specific wheels and badging. The trade-off for the extra motor is a slightly shorter EPA range (~301–320 miles) and marginally higher energy use. Note the earlier free-Supercharging "Luxe" perk was dropped in the price restructuring.
| Price (base MSRP) | $99,990 |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Tri-motor AWD, 800+ hp |
| 0–60 mph | 2.6 seconds |
| EPA range | ~301–320 miles |
| Battery | 123 kWh, 800-volt class |
| Suspension | Adaptive air suspension |
| Wheels | Cyberbeast-specific 20" |
| Max towing | 11,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 2,500 lbs |
| Seats | Heated + ventilated premium |
| Audio / display | 15-speaker + rear 9.4" screen |
| Extras | Cyberbeast badging, underbed gear locker |
| DC fast-charge | Up to ~135 mi added in 15 min |
Side-by-side: how the three trims stack up
The quickest way to see where your money goes. Green marks the strongest number in each row.
| Spec | AWD | Premium AWD | Cyberbeast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base price | $69,990 | $79,990 | $99,990 |
| Motors | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Horsepower | ~600 | ~600 | 800+ |
| 0–60 mph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s | 2.6 s |
| EPA range | 325 mi | 325 mi | ~301–320 mi |
| Max towing | 7,500 lbs | 11,000 lbs | 11,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 2,006 lbs | 2,500 lbs | 2,500 lbs |
| Suspension | Coil + adaptive | Air | Air |
| Wheels | 18" (20" opt.) | 20" + AT option | 20" Beast |
| Seats | Heated textile | Heated + ventilated | Heated + ventilated |
| Audio | 7-speaker | 15-speaker | 15-speaker |
| Rear display | — | 9.4" | 9.4" |
| Cabin outlets | — | 2× 120V | 2× 120V |
| 15-min DC charge | ~132 mi | ~137 mi | ~135 mi |
So which Cybertruck is right for you?
Buy the AWD if…
$69,990 · the pragmatist's pick
You want the cheapest way into the truck and you care more about owning a Cybertruck than maxing out its spec sheet. It's ideal if your towing needs stay under 7,500 lbs, you don't need air suspension or a plush cabin, and you'd rather put the $10K–$30K difference toward accessories, solar, or a home charger. The classic daily-driver-plus-occasional-hauler choice.
First-time EV truck buyersBudget-focusedLight towingModders & DIYersBuy the Premium AWD if…
$79,990 · the do-everything sweet spot
You want the full Cybertruck experience without paying flagship money. Same acceleration as the base, but you get max towing and payload, air suspension, the all-terrain wheel option, and the nicer interior. This is the best all-rounder — right for real truck work, families, road-trippers, and anyone who wants overlanding/off-road capability. For most buyers, this is the one to get.
Serious towers & haulersOverlandersFamiliesBest value overallBuy the Cyberbeast if…
$99,990 · the enthusiast's flagship
You want the fastest, most-loaded truck on the road and the bragging rights that come with a 2.6-second 0–60. You keep full towing capability, so it's not just a toy — but you're paying $20K over Premium for the third motor and the badge, and giving up a little range. For performance junkies and buyers who want the top of the lineup, nothing else scratches the itch.
Performance enthusiastsWant the flagshipShow trucksZero-compromise buyersSpecs and pricing reflect Tesla's U.S. lineup as of August 2026 and can change at any time — Tesla adjusts Cybertruck pricing and configuration frequently. Verify current numbers on Tesla's configurator before buying. Photos are credited to Tesla / State of Charge and shown for reference; replace with your own licensed imagery before publishing.
