2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Name: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Brand: Tesla

Release Date: Early 2026

Estimated Price: $83,000

The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck blends a handful of standout features, including blazing acceleration, impressive towing capacity and reasonably decent range. But for most buyers, and those with those whom they share the road, the Cybertruck's polarizing design is its signature quality. The truck's vague steering and limited outward visibility are notable drawbacks.Read full review

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2026 Tesla Cybertruck Review

Pros

Blindingly quick
Tows up to 11,000 pounds
Comfortable and quiet cabin
Blade Runner movie prop styling

Cons

Hard to see out of, especially with closed cargo cover
Touchscreen interface controls nearly everything and is distracting to use
No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
Blade Runner movie prop styling

What's new

No major changes expected for 2026
Part of the first Cybertruck generation introduced for 2024

Overview

Written by automotive expert Dan Frio

8/18/2025

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.

Edmunds spotlight: What might change for the 2026 Cybertruck?

At the time of this writing, Tesla hasn't announced any changes for the 2026 Cybertruck. That's always subject to change since the automaker often introduces or enhances features via over-the-air software updates. Our guess is that Tesla will keep the Cybertruck pretty much the same this year. If there are updates, expect them to be of the refinement variety, such as slightly more range or better performance of the truck's advanced driver assist features.

Competitors to consider

The electric truck space is getting more crowded, with choices including the Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and forthcoming Ram 1500 Rev. The Chevrolet Silverado EV and Sierra EV 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.

What’s it like to live with?

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.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Brian Wong

Average

7.6

out of 10

We drove the Tesla Cybertruck on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Cybertruck drive? The Cybertruck moves out in a hurry. At the Edmunds test track, our dual-motor test truck accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. That equals the time we got from the Ford F-150 Lightning but is a bit slower than the Rivian R1T. Suffice to say, passing slower traffic or accelerating up to highway speeds won't be a problem. The Cybertruck is also easy to drive around town. The regenerative braking and one-pedal driving work well for smooth stops.

Less appealing is the steering. The Cybertruck has a full steer-by-wire system, meaning there is no physical connection between the steering wheel and the truck's wheels. The steering ratio is highly variable and effort never really changes. You don't get any feel of the road. As such, you have to rely on visual cues rather than any physical sensations to know where the truck is heading. It's way too easy to over-turn the truck around tight corners and have to correct.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Cybertruck? Ride quality is a highlight of this vehicle. It's smooth and composed when driving over bumps and broken pavement. The cabin stays quiet too. This is the best Tesla we've driven in terms of wind and road noise, though those all-terrain tires cause a little vibration. The Cybertruck's front seats are comfortable for long drives. The backseat cushions are less so. They're a bit too stiff.

The climate control is able to push out cold or hot air instantly, and it's nice that you can turn on the air conditioning from your phone on a hot day before you even get to the car. Having to control the vent direction via the screen will always be a bit of a pain, but at least the vents respond quickly to your inputs.

Interior

7/10

How’s the interior? As radical as the outside styling is, the interior will be familiar to anyone who's been in a Tesla in recent years. It adopts the Model 3's less-is-more philosophy of removing the stalks and putting the turn signals on the wheel (yoke) and using the screen as the primary method for putting the Cybertruck into drive or reverse. While we don't like having so much of the vehicle's functionality tied to the screen, at least Tesla has done a good job of keeping most of the commonly used vehicle functions a single screen press away.

Overall roominess doesn't quite match a full-size pickup truck, though it's much roomier than a midsize truck and will fit adults or gear in the back seat with ease. Getting in and out is made easier by the air suspension, which lowers the truck when you park. The door switches are slightly illuminated but placed awkwardly so you'll likely have to show someone how to open the door if they're getting in for the first time.

Where the Cybertruck really suffers is visibility. With the cargo cover deployed, you can't see out of the rear window whatsoever. If you do have it lowered, you'll find the minuscule rearview mirror is hardly any better than no mirror at all. Tesla expects you to rely on the rearview camera, but it's distracting to have to look at the center screen to see what's behind you all of the time. On top of that, over-the-shoulder visibility is very poor, and with the truck's high beltline, it's easy to miss nearby vehicles or objects. The only saving grace is an excellent camera system for parking lots, but when you're on the road it feels a bit like you're driving a big tank.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The Cybertruck's center touchscreen looks great and it's usually easy to find what you want in the various menus once you familiarize yourself. The screen itself is bright and snappy, and it never lags. Finding charging on the go is easier in a Tesla than anything else on the road. And in the Cybertruck, you'll also be treated to a good sound system with plenty of power on its lows and clarity on its highs. On top of that, you get dual wireless phone chargers to go along with a household plug and USB-C port in the center storage bin.

On the downside, Tesla doesn't offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As such, there's no way you can integrate or display your smartphone's apps onto the screen like you can with most other vehicles. The Cybertruck does come with a lot of driver aids. The adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems both worked well in our testing. The Cybertruck also offers Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving capability but its functionality was not active during the time of our testing.

Towing and Storage

9/10

How are the towing and storage? The Cybertruck's storage for small items is fantastic. There are giant pockets in both doors with spots to put a large water bottle and other items and a large bin between the footwells of the front seats. The lower cushions of the back seat also fold up to open up a large interior storage space as well, though there aren't any built-in bins or lockable storage in the rear like you can find in other trucks.

The cargo bed is large but awkwardly shaped. The cargo bed sides rise up near the cabin, making it hard to reach in for items. They also aren't quite vertical, so you lose out on some storage capacity. Maximum payload capacity is impressive at 2,500 pounds, beating out the Ford F-150 Lightning. Towing maxes out at 11,000 pounds, which is competitive with full-size trucks of various powertrain types. But, as with other EVs we've tested, expect range to drop considerably when towing.

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Range and Efficiency

8/10

How are the range and efficiency? We've put a pair of dual-motor Cybertrucks on the Edmunds EV Range Test and both achieved the same result, covering 334 miles. There aren't EPA estimates available for the Cybertruck, but Tesla's website lists an expected range of 325 miles with all-season tires and 314 miles with all-terrain tires. Energy use is comparable to that of other electric pickups. In our testing, we measured 42 kWh of electricity used for every 100 miles of driving.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Cybertruck a good value? The Cybertruck's price tag is high but ultimately not that far off from other EV pickups. None of these trucks are cheap, especially compared to gas-powered offerings. Cybertruck build quality, especially on the exterior, leaves a bit to be desired with inconsistent panel gaps and body parts that don't line up flush where they should. But the interior is one of the best we've seen from Tesla in terms of how it's finished and how solidly built it all feels.

Wildcard

6/10

So much of the hype surrounding the Cybertruck comes from how the truck looks and the stares that it gets on the road. For attention seekers, this could be considered a great attribute. But at some point the novelty will wear off and you're left with a truck with significant design compromises. Other than the acceleration, there's not much to enjoy from behind the wheel (yoke).

2026 Tesla Cybertruck trim level differences

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Cybertruck. We expect the 2026 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Tesla Cybertruck is available in single-motor Long Range, dual-motor All-Wheel Drive and tri-motor Cyberbeast versions. Tesla gives the following range and acceleration estimates for each version:

Which Cybertruck trim does Edmunds recommend?

Tesla hasn't released official information on the 2026 Cybertruck as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Cybertruck, we'd still stick with the regular All-Wheel Drive model. It's plenty fast and covers more than 300 miles on a full charge. Skip the cringingly named Cyberbeast and use the money saved toward the optional Full Self-Driving driver assist package.

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