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Amid declining demand and safety controversies, getting hold of a (relatively) affordable Cybertruck now looks to be getting even more out of reach for most Americans.
Tesla appears to no longer be selling the most affordable version of the Cybertruck, the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD), which launched in April of this year, according to an update to the official website first spotted by Engadget.
The Long Range Cybertruck retailed for a starting price of $69,990 before things like tax credits, making it $10,000 cheaper than the second most affordable Cybertruck, the mid-range Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive (AWD). It retailed at over $40,000 cheaper than the flagship Cyberbeast trim, which starts at $114,990.
Tesla has yet to provide any official statement on the removal, or why they chose to dump the trim just five months after launching it.
It’s impossible to know why Tesla made the decision to axe the trim. But the entry-level Cybertruck version didn’t exactly garner rave reviews from some Tesla drivers. When it launched in April, some commentators on social media pointed to the many features it lacked compared to its mid-range counterpart, such as a missing HEPA filter, no air suspension, no rear light bar, and a standard bed with no tonneau cover included.
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Meanwhile, the loss of the lowest-priced Cybertruck isn’t the only reason why acquiring one is set to become more expensive than ever. The end of the $7,500 EV tax credit is soon upon us, and it is set to officially expire on Sept. 30, 2025.
But if you are still keen to pick one up, stocks of the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive may still be available at some brick-and-mortar Tesla outlets.
The news comes as the Cybertruck was recently usurped from its position America’s best-selling electric pickup truck in the first quarter of 2025. According to vehicle registration data from S&P Global Mobility, Ford F-150 Lightning moved to nab the top spot, while the Chevrolet Silverado EV nabbed third place.
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