Miserable Burial for the Poor Tesla Cybertruck
This page is translated from the original post "Enterrement misérable pour le Tesla Cybertruck du pauvre" in French.
- 21/09/2025 14:59
Less than six months after its arrival, the RWD Cybertruck is already disappearing from Tesla’s American catalog.
Marketed as the most affordable version of the futuristic pickup, this model aimed to be a Cybertruck for everyone. However, to achieve a “reasonable” price, Tesla had to make numerous compromises, and quite logically, customers did not follow.
With the removal of the RWD, only the all-wheel drive (AWD) models and the Cyberbeast version remain available, priced at $79,490 and $114,990 respectively.
On paper, the RWD Cybertruck appeared attractive with a range of 563 km, a towing capacity of 3,400 kg, and a 0-100 km/h time of 6.2 seconds. Weighing 2,775 kg, it was lighter than the AWD, partly due to conventional springs replacing the air suspension. The 18-inch wheels and slightly reduced ground clearance gave it a more road-oriented and maneuverable aspect.
However, these adjustments came with visible concessions: textile seats instead of premium finishes, a seven-speaker audio system only, no ventilated seats, and rear seats without heating or dedicated screens. The truck bed even lost its essential electrical outlets in a utility vehicle! Finally, this model clearly displayed low-cost ambitions with its small wheels and a simplified taillight design, lacking the famous light bar. For a vehicle flirting with $70,000, these sacrifices seemed too significant for many buyers.
Those who buy a Cybertruck can afford it
The RWD was supposed to be the compromise between luxury and accessibility, but in reality, it found itself caught between two worlds: too expensive for small budgets and too stripped down for pickup enthusiasts. Customers interested in the Cybertruck preferred the better-equipped and more powerful versions.
You might be interestedin this article:
By eliminating the RWD, Tesla streamlines its lineup around models that are more in line with the expectations of buyers. However, this decision can also be seen as the first step toward the eventual discontinuation of the Cybertruck. Once a symbol of the American manufacturer’s might, this futuristic pickup is today a burden for the company. A less than glorious exit that reminds us that an icon is built over time, not on social media.
READ ALSO: The Tesla Cybertruck will struggle with the American army
We also suggestthese articles:
Also read
