Tesla has unveiled a brand new model of its beforehand introduced RWD Cybertruck. It can have an extended vary however be nerfed with a lesser suspension and fewer options.
Replace: Tesla has launched the automobile within the US for $70,000, with fewer options.
When Tesla unveiled the manufacturing model of the Cybertruck in late 2023, it introduced three trims:
- Single Motor RWD
- Twin Motor AWD
- Tri-motor AWD Cyberbeast
Solely the final two have been accessible, and Tesla deliberate to launch the cheaper RWD model for $61,000 later this yr.
To date, the Cybertruck has solely been accessible within the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Tesla has but to launch the RWD model in any of those markets, however it has now launched the specs of an up to date Cybertruck RWD, now known as Cybertruck ‘Lengthy Vary’, within the Center East.
The brand new model comes simply as Tesla is launching in Saudi Arabia.
Tesla has but to launch the value for the brand new Cybertruck RWD, however it seems to make use of the identical battery pack as the upper variations presently on the market, since Tesla quotes a spread of 563 km (350 miles).
In any other case, the specs are just like what Tesla had beforehand introduced:
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Previous RWD | New RWD |
| Value | $60,990 | Not talked about |
| Vary | 250 miles | 350 miles |
| Vary with extender | Not talked about | Not talked about |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 6.5 sec | 6.6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Drivetrain | rear-wheel drive | rear-wheel drive |
| Floor Clearance | 243 mm | 243 mm |
| High velocity | 112 mph | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| Towing | 7,500 lbs | 7500 lbs |
The decrease weight (about 500 lbs lighter) because of the single motor and the decrease suspension make this new model the longest-range Cybertruck.
It’s unclear if Tesla nonetheless plans to launch a Cybertruck with a smaller battery pack. This new model is anticipated to be dearer than $61,000 because it makes use of the identical 123 kWh battery pack as the twin and tri motor variations.
Tesla’s web site additionally confirms that the brand new Cybertruck Lengthy Vary doesn’t have a rear display for the backseat.
The a lot decrease suspension (243mm/9.5″ vs 406mm/16″) with out point out of an “extract mode” additionally means that the brand new model doesn’t have air suspension.
Electrek’s Take
I can see this turning into a 4th trim as a $70,000 value and Tesla launching the decrease vary $61,000 model later or it’d substitute the previous RWD altogether.
Both manner, I don’t see this saving the Cybertruck.
Launching within the Center East is sweet information, however it gained’t be a market of greater than 10,000 models per yr.
Subsequently, I believe Tesla could be fortunate to promote 50,000 Cybertruck this yr – a fifth of its deliberate manufacturing capability.
A complete business flop.
