Tesla has officially removed the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) trim of the Cybertruck from its U.S. configurator, less than six months after its launch, effectively discontinuing the most affordable variant of the electric pickup.
BREAKING:
— Dalton Brewer (@daltybrewer) September 12, 2025
TESLA HAS DISCONTINUED THE LONG RANGE RWD CYBERTRUCK
Demand must have been low.$TSLA pic.twitter.com/AkuEQlREkL
BREAKING: Tesla has discontinued the Cybertruck Long Range RWD in North America, which started at $69,990 (before any incentives).
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) September 12, 2025
The LR RWD trim has been completely removed from the online configurator. pic.twitter.com/09FFnhkAQ6
Key Updates & Pricing
The Long Range RWD Cybertruck carried a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of US$69,990 before incentives.
- Eligible U.S. buyers could apply a $7,500 federal EV tax credit, reducing the price to about US$62,490.
- With the RWD version gone, Tesla’s remaining trims are:
- Long Range AWD at US$79,990
- Cyberbeast (Tri‑Motor variant) at US$114,990
Features, Performance & Trade‑Offs
When the RWD trim was introduced (around April 2025), its specs were meant to offer range without some of the premium features. Notable characteristics:
| Specification | Long Range RWD |
|---|---|
| Estimated range | ~ 350 miles (≈ 563 km) |
| Towing capacity | ~ 7,500 lbs |
| 0-60 mph acceleration | ~ 6.2 seconds |
| Curb weight | ~ 6,117 lbs, over 500 lbs lighter than AWD version, in part because it used coil springs instead of air suspension. |
To hit the lower price point, Tesla omitted or downgraded several features:
- Cloth/textile seats instead of higher‑end materials
- Seven‑speaker audio system (instead of 15 in higher trims)
- No ventilated front seats, no rear‑seat dedicated display, no power outlets in the bed, and simplified taillight design.
Why It Was Discontinued
Several reasons seem to have driven Tesla’s decision:
1. Value compression without incentives: With the $7,500 tax credit set to expire September 30, 2025, the cost advantage of the RWD trim narrows.
2. Weak demand: Reports indicate that the trimmed version did not see strong order volumes. Many customers opted instead for the AWD version.
3. Simplification of the lineup: Removing a lower‑margin or less‑popular trim helps simplify production, inventory, and sales messaging.
Implications & What’s Next
1. The base price for a Cybertruck in the U.S. is now US$79,990 (AWD trim). Existing and potential buyers will likely re‑evaluate whether the features trimmed from RWD were worth the savings. For many, the trade‑offs may no longer be attractive. There remains speculation that Tesla might introduce a different lower‑cost variant in the future, one that doesn't require as many compromises.
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