2026 Tesla Cybertruck: real cost in California
See the Cybertruck on Tesla's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$82,490the advertised price
Drive away$92,353with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,489/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,106/moeverything, after resale
$92,353 to drive away + $85,911 to run it for 6 years − $26,611 back at resale = $151,653, or $2,106 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$92,353
Running it, 6 yrs+$85,911
Back at resale−$26,611
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$82,490Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $250 (typical)
+$2,245Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$7,618Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$22,859Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$19,875Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$18,793Charging13,500 mi a year at 78 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$11,403Maintenanceestimate
+$8,329Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,926California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$26,611True cost $151,653 ÷ 72 months$2,106 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyPickup
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine602 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph4.4 sour estimate from power and weight
Energy use78 MPGeEPA combined
Range325 miabout 227 mi in winter
TowingUp to 11,000 lb
Tires20"275/65R20
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSupervised self-drivinghighways and city streets · Full Self-Driving (Supervised), $74/mo
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 78 MPGe, 5 seats.| Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive | $82,490 | $92,353 | $151,653 | ✓ $2,106/mo | — No |
| Premium All-Wheel Drive | $92,490 | $103,252 | $164,178 | $2,280/mo | ✓ Yes |
| Cyberbeast | $102,490 | $114,151 | $178,100 | $2,474/mo | ✓ Yes |
Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
✓ $2,106/mo
True cost
Premium All-Wheel Drive
$2,280/mo
True cost
Cyberbeast
$2,474/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive$82,490
Premium All-Wheel Drive$92,490
Cyberbeast$102,490
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
+ An option on every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ from Premium All-Wheel Drive
Cooled seats
✓ from Premium All-Wheel Drive
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ from Premium All-Wheel Drive
Memory seat
✓ from Premium All-Wheel Drive
Tech and audio
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Tesla lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (19 items)
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane departure avoidance
- Blind spot monitoring
- Front-facing camera
- Phone key (keyless entry)
- Remote climate control via app
- Remote connect via Tesla app
- Sentry Mode
- Pet Mode
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is an optional upgrade, not standard
- All-glass roof
- Armor glass windows
- 360-degree acoustic glass
- Stainless-steel exterior
- Tow rating 11,000 lb
- 18.5-inch center touchscreen
- Steer-by-wire with rear-wheel steering
- Overland, Slippery Surface drive modes
Recalls
11 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Cybertruck models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Wheels2024, 2025, 2026 · 173 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with 18-inch steel wheels.Recall 26V255000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2024 · 6,197 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles equipped with a service-installed off-road light bar accessory.Recall 25V735000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2024, 2025, 2026 · 63,619 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Cybertruck vehicles operating software prior to 2025.38.3.Recall 25V699000 at NHTSA ↗Structure2024, 2025 · 46,096 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cybertruck vehicles.Recall 25V170000 at NHTSA ↗Tires2024 · 696,281 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.Recall 24V935000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2024 · 2,431 vehicles
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.Recall 24V832000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Cybertruck in California?
- $92,353 to drive away for the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, from a $82,490 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,489 loan payment, about $2,145 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,106 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 11,000 lb for every trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Tesla's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.