Automotive
Tesla narrows Cybertruck orders to one tri-motor Cyberbeast variant
Dual Motor and Premium AWD trims can no longer be ordered, and Musk said production will end in the middle of next year.
The short version
- Tesla now offers only the tri-motor Cyberbeast for Cybertruck orders in the US, according to two outlets.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Dual Motor and Premium AWD trims can no longer be ordered on Tesla's configurator.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Car and Driver lists the Cyberbeast at $112,235 including fees, while Electrek reports a $109,990 price after a $7,500 increase.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Musk announced Cybertruck production will end in the middle of next year and claimed orders far exceed production.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
Key facts
- Tesla's US ordering configurator now lists only the tri-motor Cyberbeast as orderable.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- The Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive and Premium All-Wheel Drive trims are no longer available to order.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Car and Driver reports the Cyberbeast is listed at $112,235 including a $250 non-refundable order fee and a $1,995 destination charge.[Car and Driver]
- Electrek reports the Cyberbeast price rose by $7,500 to $109,990.[Electrek]
- CEO Elon Musk announced that Cybertruck production will officially end in the middle of next year, according to Car and Driver.[Car and Driver]
- Musk claimed the order rate far exceeds production and that Tesla would have to return deposits for many people, according to Electrek.[Electrek]
- Electrek estimates Tesla delivered 7,000 to 8,000 Cybertrucks in the third quarter.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- The Cyberbeast price is reported differently, at $112,235 with fees by Car and Driver and $109,990 by Electrek.[Car and Driver · Electrek]
- Tesla has not stated whether existing orders for the unavailable cheaper trims will be fulfilled before production ends.[Electrek]
- Musk's claims about order volume and deposit returns are attributed statements and have not been independently verified in the reporting.[Electrek]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.