Tesla is playing a high-stakes game of "beat the clock" with its latest release. This week, the automaker quietly launched a new Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Cybertruck starting at just $59,990 — far and away the most affordable version of the electric truck to date, but not for long.
The new trim feels like a direct apology for the short-lived Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Cybertruck that Tesla launched and then quickly killed off last year. While that $69,990 RWD model was widely panned for being "gutted" — missing essentials like the powered tonneau cover and bed outlets — the new $59,990 AWD version actually keeps the features that matter.
A Real Work Truck
By trimming luxury instead of utility, Tesla has created what the base model should have been from the start. This new version retains the powered tonneau cover and the vital Powershare capability, including the 120V and 240V outlets in the bed. For contractors or anyone at a job site, having a massive battery that can actually power heavy-duty tools is a must, and Tesla finally delivered.
To hit the sub-$60k price point, the company did have to make some cuts. The most notable is the swap from adaptive air suspension to a coil spring setup with adaptive damping. While you lose the ability to raise and lower the ride height, the truck maintains its impressive 4.1-second 0-60 mph time and an EPA-estimated 325 miles of range, matching the more expensive trims.
Interior Trade-offs
Inside, the tactical grey textile interior replaces the premium vegan leather found on higher-end variants, which actually makes it easier to clean if you’re getting in with muddy work boots. However, the $20,000 savings compared to the Premium (formerly Long Range) AWD trim means losing the 15-speaker audio system (it’s down to seven) and the 9.4-inch rear entertainment display. Passengers in the back also lose their heated seats, and the front seats are no longer ventilated.
The 10-Day Countdown
The catch? This price isn't here to stay. Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to X to confirm that the $59,990 price tag is "only for the next 10 days." This limited-time window has set off a wave of speculation about where the price will land once the clock runs out.
Only for the next 10 days https://t.co/82JnvZQGh2
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 20, 2026
Given that the next tier up, the Premium AWD, sits at $79,990, it’s unlikely the base model will stay this cheap for long. Tesla could potentially hike it by $10,000 to match the original $69,990 price of the failed RWD model, or perhaps a smaller $5,000 bump to keep it just under that "psychological" $70,000 barrier.
If you’ve been waiting for a Cybertruck that actually makes sense as a utility vehicle, you have just over a week left to pull the trigger before the price goes up. Just how much it’ll rise remains to be seen.
