Tesla has officially discontinued the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Long Range variant of the Cybertruck, which, until recently, was the most affordable model in the range. With the base model removed, Tesla now offers only the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) version and the high-performance Cyberbeast trim for the Cybertruck pickup.
Matching top buyer demand
The Tesla Cybertruck RWD trim was launched around late April 2025, priced at about $104,920 with an aim to draw in buyers who had resisted the higher-cost AWD and Cyberbeast trims.
However, its stripped-down feature set — which excluded items such as active air suspension, bed power outlets, a second motor, and some of the interior/ comfort features present in the higher trims — failed to deliver enough value for many customers.
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Why the Cybertruck RWD got discontinued
While Tesla hasn’t made an official statement behind this lineup change, auto-industry analysts point towards weak demand for the base model of the Cybertruck. Sales numbers didn’t match expectations, and many potential buyers appeared uninterested in still paying a lot of money for fewer features.
The move is consistent with recent trends where automakers adjust offerings in response to buyer preferences, production constraints and cost pressures.
Cybertruck RWD features & specifications
The entry-level Tesla Cybertruck offered a simple but tech-rich cabin, climate control with HEPA filtration, multiple connectivity options, 7-speakers audio system and large 18.5-inch center touchscreen. The RWD trim also offered autopilot driving, adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection as standard features. The specifications of the Cybertruck RWD were as follows:
| Specification | Details |
| Battery capacity | 123kWh |
| Estimated Range | 563Km |
| Power | 235kW |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Towing capacity | 3402kg |
| Payload | 910kg |
The single-motor RWD option offered better range than the AWD Cybertruck of course, but lost out on key feature comforts and some external design elements.
Market positioning and rival opportunities
This decision also highlights a broader truth about the EV pickup segment: buyers expect a certain baseline of capability and equipment, even in entry-level models. Cutting out too many features can make the Cybertruck less appealing, as Tesla has found. Overall, the push for electric utes seems to be slowing as mainstream auto brands have either delayed their own launch timelines or also suffered low sales in this segment.
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