Tesla Removes RWD Cybertruck, AWD Becomes Entry-Level Model

Tesla has discontinued the RWD Cybertruck, raising the base price by 14%. AWD is now the cheapest option at $79,990 as sales decline and tax credit nears its end.

Tesla has quietly removed the rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck from its online configurator, effectively ending sales of the cheapest version of the electric pickup. The move pushes the entry price up by roughly 14 percent, leaving the AWD model as the most affordable option at $79,990.

The RWD variant lasted less than six months before being pulled. Its $10,000 discount came with significant compromises: a single motor, no air suspension or bed cover, cloth seats, half the speaker count, no rear display, and a slower 0–60 mph sprint—51 percent slower than the AWD. Payload and towing ratings were also lower.

Industry observers see this as a way for Tesla to simplify production and boost margins, a tactic the company has used before by reducing variants and locking features behind software. The decision comes as Tesla continues raising prices on its premium models, including a mandatory $10,000 Luxe Package for the Model S and X.

Sales figures add more context. Deliveries of "Other Models" (Cybertruck, Model S, and X) have fallen 66 percent since peaking in late 2024, totaling just 10,394 units in Q2 2025. Analysts warn that Tesla's shift toward higher-priced configurations could be risky given the softening demand.

Customers also face a ticking clock: the U.S. federal EV tax credit is set to end on September 30, 2025. If the AWD Cybertruck loses eligibility, its effective price will climb even higher.

Competitors like the $57,095 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT and $54,780 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro now look more appealing for those seeking a work-focused truck. Tesla still targets over 100,000 Cybertrucks annually, but with current production levels and pricing, achieving that goal may prove challenging.