- Tesla's Cybertruck starts at $60,990.
- The truck outdoes the F-150 Lightning with up to 11,000-pound towing capacity for higher-end models.
The first Cybertrucks finally made it into the hands of around a dozen customers Thursday, and along with these deliveries came the long-awaited specs for Tesla's futuristic take on the pickup truck.
Among the highlights are towing capacity of up to up to 11,000 pounds depending on the model, payload capacity of 2,500 pounds, and a maximum battery range of 340 miles on the all-wheel drive option.
In the months since Tesla began Cybertruck production, order holders have been piecing together clues online to figure out exactly what they put their $100 deposit on three years ago. As sightings of the truck became more frequent, hype — and criticism — reached a fever-pitch this fall.
A lot is riding on Cybertruck's success. Elon Musk's first foray into the lucrative and highly competitive pickup truck market comes at a time when Tesla is in dire need of fresh and exciting products.
Here's everything else we know about the Cybertruck after its official reveal:
How much the Tesla Cybertruck costs
Tesla now lists estimated purchase prices for all Cybertruck models on its website, before any tax credits.
The estimated starting price for the Cybertruck is $60,990 for the rear-wheel drive, 250-mile range model (though Tesla's website indicates those models won't be available until 2025). That's about $20,000 more than what Musk originally promised for a starting price at the Cybertruck's first reveal in 2019.
The all-wheel drive, 340-mile range Cybertruck costs an estimated $79,990 before tax credits, while the "Cyberbeast" 320-mile range model will run you an estimated $99,900 before any incentives. Both of those higher-end models have a 2024 release.
Towing capacity and payload
The 11,000-pound towing capacity outdoes Ford's F-150 Lightning by 1,000 pounds, but you'll have to pay for either the all-wheel drive or high-end "Cyberbeast" variants — the entry level, rear-wheel drive model has a towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.
In towing demonstrations shown via pre-recorded video Thursday, the Cybertruck also appeared to out-tow an F-350 diesel truck and beat a Porsche 911 in a drag race — while the Cybertruck was also towing a 911.
Payload for the truck is advertised as 2,500 pounds, though Musk said "it can tow more than that" during his presentation.
Ground clearance
The Cybertruck sits 17 inches off the ground on 35-inch all-terrain tires.
The truck is equipped with an adaptive air suspension, according to Musk, who said the truck will automatically adjust dampening according to payload.
"You could drive over basically anything," Musk said.
Steel body
The Cybertruck's steel body is made from Tesla-designed "stainless steel super alloy," according to the company.
This super-rigid steel — which Tesla claims is bullet-proof — would break a traditional stamping machine, which is used to give vehicle bodies their shape. That's why the truck has such and angular design, Musk said.