Tesla has revealed a brand new model of the Cybertruck that includes a Lengthy Vary Rear-Wheel-Drive trim, which is at present not accessible in the US. As a substitute, the corporate is selling the automobile on its web site for the Saudi Arabian market, coinciding with the launch of deliveries there on April 10.
This new trim was anticipated because the Cybertruck’s unveiling occasion in November 2019, the place it was positioned as essentially the most reasonably priced possibility, initially priced at $39,990. Nevertheless, since its debut, Tesla selected to deal with higher-demand All-Wheel-Drive variants. Now, the corporate is about to launch the Lengthy Vary Rear-Wheel-Drive trim as deliberate for late 2025, however it’s at present restricted to orders from the Center East.
Specs:
- Vary: 350 miles / 563 kilometers
- Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds
- Prime Pace: 180 km/h / 111 mph
- No adjustable air suspension
- No rear touchscreen
- Value: Not but listed
U.S. Launch:
Though this Cybertruck trim has not appeared on the North American market, Tesla is predicted to introduce it in the US later this yr, with a deliberate availability in late 2025. The choice to launch within the Center East first stays unclear, however it could relate to regulatory processes, notably involving the EPA.
In a broader context, rolling out this model of the Cybertruck within the U.S. may considerably improve Tesla’s supply numbers within the years following its launch. Many shoppers have been anticipating a extra reasonably priced Cybertruck, which can be a think about its gross sales efficiency, regardless of being the best-selling electrical pickup at present available on the market. This new possibility may very well be essential in boosting demand for the Cybertruck, particularly within the U.S. market.
