2026 Tesla Cybertruck

You either love or loathe it; the Tesla Cybertruck doesn't offer much middle ground. On one hand, its distinct shape seems to have traveled from the future, although we're unsure whether it's of the Star Trek or Mad Max variety. Then again, it's also a thoroughly modern mashup of Jeep, truck and sports car, capable of towing up to 11,000 pounds, accelerating to 60 mph in 4 seconds, and easily scaling steep and broken terrain. Still, the Cybertruck has proven more adept at grabbing headlines than market share, as dodgy build quality and a lofty price limit its niche.

For a while, it seemed as if electric trucks were becoming more popular. However, Ford has put its F-150 Lightning on pause for 2026, and Ram cancelled its all-electric Ram 1500 REV. That leaves the Rivian R1T as a prime alternative. It is similarly capable as the Cybertruck, just without the quirky styling and design. We like it so much that we named it our Edmunds Top Rated Electric Truck for 2026. The Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV are also good choices. They share similar towing and payload capabilities with the Tesla but offer more range for less money. If you prefer something with the Cybertruck's presence, the Hummer EV is pricey and not particularly efficient, but it's hard to argue with its beastly style and all-terrain ability.

To separate hyperbole from reality, Edmunds bought a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series to run through our usual battery of tests, including the real-world Edmunds EV Range Test. We learned everything that's great — and not so great — about the Cybertruck. Check out our Cybertruck's One-Year Road Test to find out what we think of the truck's performance, tech, utility and more.