The Cybertruck is Tesla’s full-size electric pickup, built for buyers who want serious towing, off-road capability, and long EV range in one package. For 2026, Tesla added a lower-cost Dual Motor entry point and trimmed the Cyberbeast’s price, making the lineup more accessible than it was at launch. At MotoPickers, we dug into every spec to help you figure out whether this truck fits your life.
MotoPickers Rating
The Cyberbeast’s 845 hp and 11,000-lb towing capacity put it in a category few vehicles can touch. The stainless steel body, adaptive suspension, and 123 kWh battery are genuinely impressive on paper and on the road. But the interior comfort and tech scores reflect real gaps: no CarPlay, no Android Auto, and a cabin that prioritizes function over refinement.
The value score of 5.2 tells the honest story. Starting at approximately $79,990 for the Dual Motor and climbing to $99,990 for the Cyberbeast, this is a premium-priced truck that asks you to buy into Tesla’s ecosystem completely. If you’re already there, it works. If you’re not, the friction adds up fast.
This truck is built for Tesla loyalists, off-road enthusiasts, and drivers who need serious towing from an electric vehicle. It is not the right fit for anyone who wants Apple CarPlay, a traditional gauge cluster, or a truck under $80,000.
What’s New / Updates Over Previous Version
The biggest 2026 news is the addition of the Dual Motor AWD trim at $79,990, which gives buyers an entry point that didn’t exist in the original lineup. Alongside this, Tesla reduced the Cyberbeast’s price versus the prior year. It’s worth noting that these are pricing and trim structure changes rather than a mechanical redesign — the truck’s stainless steel body, adaptive suspension, and overall architecture carry over unchanged.
For anyone deciding between trims, the pricing shifts matter more than any new hardware. See the Trim Guide below for a full breakdown of what each configuration costs and what you actually get for the difference, while power figures and range estimates are covered in detail under Power and Performance.
Competitors
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the most direct comparison: a full-size electric pickup with similar towing focus and a more conventional interior. The Rivian R1T targets off-road buyers with a more refined cabin and a higher price. The Chevrolet Silverado EV leans toward work-truck buyers who want long range and familiar proportions. The GMC Sierra EV covers similar ground with a luxury-oriented interior. The Tesla Model X isn’t a truck, but buyers who prioritize EV range and acceleration over bed utility often cross-shop it against the Cybertruck.
Exterior Spotlight
The Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton makes every other truck on the road look conventional. There are no painted body panels, no traditional stamped steel curves, and no design language borrowed from anything else. It is a polarizing shape that you either want in your driveway or you don’t.
Color Options
The Cybertruck is available in a Stainless Steel finish, which is the unpainted bare metal body panel look that defines the truck’s identity. There are no painted color options in the current lineup. If you want a truck that stands out in a parking lot, this does it without any effort. If you prefer color choices, this is a real limitation worth knowing before you commit.
Wheel Options
The Dual Motor AWD trim rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, which give a slightly taller sidewall and absorb road imperfections a bit more forgivingly on rough pavement. The Premium AWD and Cyberbeast trims step up to 20-inch alloys, which fill the wheel wells more aggressively and look proportionally better on the truck’s wide stance. The trade-off is a firmer ride on broken pavement, which is worth considering if you spend time on rough roads or gravel.
Interior Analysis
Inside, the Cybertruck goes minimal in a way that makes most trucks feel cluttered by comparison. The dashboard is wide, flat, and dominated by a single large screen. Storage is practical, surfaces are easy to wipe down, and the layout prioritizes utility over luxury.
Features
The 18.5-inch touchscreen handles nearly everything: climate, navigation, audio, drive settings, and camera feeds. It responds quickly to touch inputs, and the interface is familiar if you’ve used any Tesla before. The screen is large enough that you can glance at the map without leaning forward, which matters on long highway stretches.
There is no wireless CarPlay or Android Auto. That is not a minor omission at this price point. If you rely on Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Spotify through your phone’s interface, you’ll be working around it rather than with it. Tesla’s built-in navigation is capable, but it’s a closed system.
Wireless phone charging sits in the center console, and two USB-C ports up front handle device charging without cables cluttering the dash. Rear passengers get two more USB-C ports, so everyone in the truck can charge at once. The 15-speaker audio system fills the cabin well at highway speeds, with enough range and clarity that you won’t feel like you’re missing a premium upgrade.
The Cybertruck also includes four 120V outlets and one 240V outlet, which turns the truck into a mobile power station. Running power tools at a job site or keeping a campsite powered is a real use case here, not a marketing footnote.
Comfort
Front seats are wide and supportive, with 41.0 inches of legroom that gives tall drivers genuine room to stretch. The 41.6 inches of front headroom means most adults won’t feel the roofline at all. Heated and ventilated seats are available up front, and the heated steering wheel takes the edge off cold mornings before the cabin warms up.
The rear seat is where the Cybertruck surprises. With 40.9 inches of rear legroom, adults sit comfortably on long trips without knees pressing into the front seatbacks. Rear headroom measures 39.0 inches, which is enough for most passengers but tighter than the front. Rear passengers also get heated seats, which is a welcome touch on a truck that spends time in cold climates.
The panoramic fixed glass roof opens the cabin visually and brings in natural light without the wind noise of a traditional sunroof. It doesn’t open, so on hot days you’re relying on the climate system rather than fresh air. The adaptive suspension does real work on highway expansion joints and rough pavement, absorbing impacts that would feel jarring in a truck with conventional springs. Two-hour highway drives are comfortable, though the firm structure of the cabin means you’ll feel large potholes more than you would in a body-on-frame truck with softer suspension tuning.
Cargo
The Cybertruck’s cargo story starts in the bed, which Tesla calls the Vault. It measures 67.0 cubic feet behind the second row with the powered retractable tonneau cover closed, and opens to 121.0 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats. That’s enough space for two full-size mountain bikes lying flat, a large dog crate, or a weekend’s worth of camping gear without stacking anything precariously.
The powered tonneau cover is one of the most practical features on the truck. It seals the bed from weather and theft, and opens or closes with a button. You don’t need to wrestle with a manual cover or remember to bring a separate one. Anyone hauling tools, gear, or anything they’d rather keep dry will find this a daily-use feature that earns its keep.
The frunk adds another 7.1 cubic feet of enclosed, lockable storage up front. That’s enough for a gym bag, a set of jumper cables, and a few grocery bags, kept separate from whatever’s in the bed. Under-floor storage in the bed provides additional hidden space for items you want out of sight.
The one limitation: there’s no hands-free liftgate. On a truck this size and at this price, having to manually open the tailgate when your hands are full is a noticeable gap.
Power and Performance
The Cyberbeast’s 845 hp and 864 lb-ft of torque represent the top of what this truck can do. The Dual Motor AWD at 600 hp and 525 lb-ft is no slouch either. Both configurations use a 1-speed direct drive transmission and all-wheel drive as standard.
Engine Specs
The Dual Motor AWD uses two AC electric motors producing 600 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels through a 1-speed direct drive unit. There is no traditional transmission with gears to shift. Power delivery is continuous from the moment you press the accelerator.
The Cyberbeast adds a third AC motor, pushing output to 845 hp and 864 lb-ft of torque through the same direct drive setup. The additional motor gives the rear axle more independent torque control, which affects both straight-line performance and how the truck handles under load.
Both configurations draw from a 123 kWh battery pack. The Dual Motor AWD is rated at 79 MPGe combined (85 city, 72 highway). The Cyberbeast comes in at 79 MPGe combined (85 city, 72 highway), with the efficiency difference reflecting the additional motor’s power demands. The truck supports DC fast charging at up to 250 kW through the NACS port, and the onboard charger handles Level 2 home charging at 11.5 kW.
Performance Data (0-60)
The Dual Motor AWD covers 0–60 mph in around 4.1 seconds, which is fast enough that merging onto a highway from a short on-ramp is never a concern, even with a loaded bed. The Cyberbeast is quicker still, though the exact figure varies by configuration and conditions.
What makes the electric powertrain different from a gas truck isn’t just the number itself, but the way the power arrives. There’s no waiting for a downshift, no rev buildup, no hesitation—you press the accelerator and the truck moves immediately. At highway speeds, passing a slower vehicle takes a brief, decisive press rather than a long wind-up.
The Cyberbeast’s extra motor doesn’t just add speed; it also gives the truck more precise torque distribution between the front and rear axles, something you notice when accelerating out of a corner or pulling onto a gravel road. The Dual Motor, by contrast, is the more predictable of the two, with a linear power delivery that feels consistent whether you’re at 20 mph or 70 mph.
Fuel Economy
The Dual Motor AWD is rated at 79 MPGe combined. With the 123 kWh battery and up to 325 miles of range, a full charge gets you roughly 325 miles before you need to stop. On a 500-mile road trip, that means one charging stop of around 35 minutes to go from 10% to 80%, which is enough to add well over 200 miles.
Cold weather will cut that range. In temperatures below 20°F, expect 15–25% less range, which brings the real-world number closer to 245–275 miles between charges. Preconditioning the battery while still plugged in at home helps recover some of that loss before you leave.
The Cyberbeast’s combined rating drops to 79 MPGe, with a range of around 301 miles on certain wheel and tire configurations. The difference is modest in daily driving but adds up on longer trips.
Suspension, Braking, and Handling
The Cybertruck uses adaptive air suspension at all four corners. In Normal mode, the ride is firm but controlled. The suspension reads the road and adjusts damping continuously, which means a sharp pothole gets absorbed rather than transmitted directly to the seat. On the highway, the truck tracks straight without constant steering corrections.
Ground clearance sits at 12.0 inches in standard mode and rises to 16.0 inches in Extract Mode, which is useful when approaching steep terrain or clearing obstacles on a trail. The approach angle of 35 degrees and departure angle of 28 degrees mean the truck can handle serious off-road situations without scraping the front or rear.
Braking uses ventilated discs front and rear. The pedal feel is firm and progressive, with regenerative braking doing most of the work in everyday driving. In Standard regen mode, lifting off the accelerator slows the truck noticeably, which reduces how often you need to touch the brake pedal in traffic. Low regen mode gives a more traditional coasting feel for drivers who prefer it.
The truck’s 6,603–6,843 lb curb weight is felt in tight turns. The 21.75-foot turning radius is wider than most full-size trucks, and parking in urban lots takes more planning than a shorter vehicle would. The steering is light and doesn’t communicate much road texture back through the wheel. If driving feel matters to you, this is a truck that prioritizes stability and straight-line confidence over feedback.
Tech Overview
The Cybertruck’s tech package is built entirely around Tesla’s own ecosystem. The screen is large, the software is capable, and the over-the-air update system means features can change after you buy the truck. The trade-off is that nothing outside Tesla’s platform integrates natively.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The 18.5-inch touchscreen serves as the truck’s sole display, with no separate driver instrument cluster to speak of. Speed, charge level, and navigation all live on that central screen, which takes some adjustment if you’re used to glancing left for your speed. The screen itself is responsive and bright, handling app switching and camera feeds with minimal lag.
Phone pairing through Bluetooth 5.0 is reliable, and hands-free calling comes through clearly at highway speeds. The 15-speaker audio system delivers enough output to fill the cabin at 70 mph without distortion. One notable absence, however, is CarPlay or Android Auto, neither wireless nor wired options are available. Tesla’s built-in navigation fills some of that gap, using real-time traffic data and integrating with the Supercharger network for route planning, but anyone who relies on third-party apps for navigation or audio will find themselves working from their phone’s screen independently.
Features / Drive Modes
The Cybertruck offers three drive modes, Normal, Sport, and Eco, each tuned for a different priority. Normal mode balances power delivery and efficiency for everyday use, while Sport sharpens throttle response and holds power longer through the rev range, something you notice most when accelerating from a stop or overtaking on the highway. Eco mode takes the opposite approach, softening the throttle and prioritizing range, which makes it useful when you’re running low on charge and need to stretch the last 30 miles.
On the driver assistance side, adaptive cruise control maintains a set following distance and adjusts speed automatically in traffic, handling highway driving smoothly with gradual speed changes rather than abrupt corrections. Lane keeping assist nudges the truck back toward center when it drifts, though it works best on clearly marked highways. Tesla’s Autopilot system is available as an additional purchase and extends these capabilities further, though the base driver assist suite handles most highway commuting without it.
Regenerative braking comes in two settings, Standard and Low. Standard is the more efficient choice for most driving, while Low suits drivers who prefer a more traditional feel.
Safety Capabilities
The Cybertruck’s stainless steel exoskeleton is structurally unlike any other truck on the market, though what that means in a real crash remains an open question: neither IIHS nor NHTSA has published crash test ratings for the 2026 model at the time of this writing, which is a real gap for safety-conscious buyers.
Safety Ratings
Neither IIHS nor NHTSA has rated the 2026 Cybertruck. That’s not unusual for a vehicle with a unique body structure and a relatively recent launch, but it does mean buyers can’t lean on independent crash test data the way they can with most full-size trucks. Tesla’s stainless steel exoskeleton is designed to distribute impact forces differently than traditional stamped steel, but without published test results, the real-world performance in a crash remains unverified by third parties. If safety ratings are a deciding factor for your purchase, this is worth tracking as testing data becomes available.
Safety Features
Eight airbags cover the cabin across front, side, curtain, and knee positions. The front airbags protect the driver and passenger in a frontal collision, while side and curtain airbags extend coverage to both rows, safeguarding occupants during side impacts and rollovers. Knee airbags round out the system by reducing lower leg injury risk for front occupants.
Three LATCH anchor positions make child seat installation straightforward in the rear, and ABS, electronic stability control, and traction control are all active by default. Because the stability control is not driver-configurable, it stays on in all conditions, a non-issue for most buyers, but a limitation for off-road drivers who occasionally need to disable ESC for specific terrain.
Driver Assists
The Cybertruck’s standard ADAS suite covers the situations most drivers encounter daily. Forward collision warning alerts you when the gap to the vehicle ahead closes too quickly, and automatic emergency braking applies the brakes if you don’t respond in time. Pedestrian detection extends that coverage to people on foot, which is useful in urban environments where foot traffic is unpredictable.
Lane departure warning and lane keeping assist work together on the highway. The warning flags unintentional drifts, and the assist applies gentle steering correction to bring the truck back into its lane. The driver attention monitor watches for signs of inattention and prompts you to refocus. Traffic sign recognition reads speed limit signs and displays them on the screen. Automatic high beams switch between high and low beam based on oncoming traffic, which reduces the mental load on dark rural roads.
Additional Safety Features
Blind-spot monitoring is genuinely useful on a truck this wide. The Cybertruck’s stainless steel body makes it harder to judge the truck’s edges visually, and the system flags vehicles in adjacent lanes before you change lanes. Rear cross-traffic alert handles the reverse scenario in parking lots, warning you when a vehicle is crossing behind the truck as you back out.
The surround-view camera system gives you a bird’s-eye view of the truck’s surroundings, which helps in tight parking situations where the truck’s 21.75-foot turning radius requires careful maneuvering. Front and rear parking sensors add an audible layer to the camera feed. There is no head-up display, so all of this information lives on the central touchscreen.
Trim Guide
The 2026 Cybertruck comes in two configurations: the Dual Motor AWD and the Cyberbeast. The gap between them is $20,000 and a third electric motor. Here’s how to decide which one fits your situation.
Trim and Price
Starting at $79,990, the Dual Motor AWD pairs two AC motors to produce 600 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque, with AWD standard and a Tesla-estimated 325-mile range. Standard equipment covers the essentials thoroughly: an 18.5-inch touchscreen, 15-speaker audio, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, wireless charging, the powered retractable Vault cover, four 120V outlets, one 240V outlet, and a panoramic fixed glass roof. The truck rides on 18-inch alloy wheels, which offer a slightly more compliant ride on rough pavement than the larger option.
For most buyers, the Dual Motor AWD is the right choice. The 325-mile range handles daily driving and weekend trips without anxiety, while the 11,000-lb towing capacity covers boats, horse trailers, and most utility trailers. With 600 hp on tap for any real-world situation, the $20,000 saved over the Cyberbeast buys a lot of charging sessions.
At $99,990, the Cyberbeast adds a third motor and pushes output to 845 hp and 864 lb-ft of torque, though range dips to around 301 miles on certain wheel and tire configurations. It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels that sharpen the truck’s visual presence, and interior equipment matches the Dual Motor AWD’s full package. The $20,000 premium is entirely about powertrain performance.
The Cyberbeast makes sense if you regularly tow near the 11,000-lb limit and want the extra torque reserve, or if the performance difference matches how you actually use the truck. For everyone else, the Dual Motor AWD delivers everything that matters.
Warranty and Maintenance Information
The 2026 Cybertruck comes with a 4-year/50,000-mile basic warranty, a 4-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty, and 4-year/50,000-mile roadside assistance. There is no complimentary scheduled maintenance program included. The powertrain warranty coverage is shorter than some competitors in the electric truck segment, which is worth factoring in if you plan to keep the truck beyond four years or 50,000 miles.