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Tesla has quietly discontinued the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in North America, removing the most affordable version of the all-electric pickup from its online configurator in the U.S. and Canada. The entry-level model started at $69,990 before incentives and was eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
The move comes just five months after Tesla first introduced the cheaper Cybertruck option in the U.S. back in April. The Long Range RWD trim was meant to give buyers a lower-cost entry point into Tesla’s long-awaited pickup, but its removal suggests the company is now prioritizing higher-margin trims.
Outside of North America, Tesla has taken a slightly different approach. Earlier this year, the company also launched the Cybertruck Long Range RWD in Saudi Arabia, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2025. However, in South Korea, where Tesla officially rolled out the Cybertruck late last month, only the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and flagship Cyberbeast variants were made available for order.
The top-end Cyberbeast trim itself recently saw a major price adjustment in the U.S., climbing by $15,000. Tesla softened the blow by bundling its new Luxe Package with every new Cyberbeast order. The Luxe Package includes premium perks like Full Self-Driving (Supervised) at no extra cost and lifetime charging included as standard.
Tesla’s decision to discontinue the RWD Cybertruck in the U.S. may reflect limited demand, production challenges, or a strategy shift toward selling more premium configurations. Either way, it leaves U.S. buyers with only the AWD and Cyberbeast trims to choose from going forward.
The Cybertruck remains one of Tesla’s most polarizing vehicles, and the company continues to refine its lineup as production ramps up at Giga Texas. With global launches underway and price changes rolling in, Tesla’s pickup strategy is still very much in flux.
