2027 Tesla Cybertruck
Overview
The Cybertruck’s styling gets a lot of attention, but under the skin is a capable and useful workhorse on par with other electric pickups. All models come with all-wheel drive, and a height-adjustable air-spring suspension system gives you more ground clearance for off-road adventures. A 593-hp dual-motor setup is standard; the Cyberbeast trim gets an 834-hp tri-motor powertrain.
Inside, you will find Tesla’s signature minimalist interior design, with a large center touchscreen on the dash housing virtually all of the truck’s gauges and controls. A yoke-style steering wheel and variable-ratio electric power steering take some getting used to, but once you’re up and running, you will find the Cybertruck to be easily maneuverable.
Expert Tip: The Cybertruck’s stainless-steel body comes unpainted. Plus, it attracts fingerprints just like your home’s stainless steel kitchen appliances. If that sounds like it might get on your nerves, you may want to consider the cost of a vehicle wrap in your buying decision.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that production of the Cybertruck will end mid-2027, so if you want one, you need to act quickly.
What’s New for 2027?
The base rear-wheel drive single-motor model from last year has been discontinued, leaving the dual-motor all-wheel drive variant to serve as the Cybertruck lineup’s entry-level model.
C/D Expert Tip:
If this year’s model is largely unchanged and you’re comfortable with a lightly used car, you may want to consider shopping previous model years. A one-to-three-year-old model will likely have a warranty and it’ll cost less than buying new.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
EV Motor, Power, and Performance
- EV Motors: 593-hp dual-motor, 834-hp tri-motor
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
The base and Premium trims feature the same 593-hp dual-motor powertrain. Those looking for mind-bending performance will want the Cyberbeast, which features a trio of motors making a combined 834 horses. The Premium and Cyberbeast trims have an adjustable air suspension that can raise or lower the EV on the fly to provide up to 16 inches of ground clearance; the base models make do with conventional coil-spring suspension with adaptive dampers.
All Cybertrucks boast impressive 35-degree approach and 28-degree departure angles, so the Tesla pickup should be a formidable off-road machine. On the road, the big Cybertruck feels more agile than expected. We drove a Cyberbeast and found its combination of rear-wheel steering and variable-ratio steer-by-wire tech made for easy maneuvering in urban environments.
0–60-MPH Times
- C/D 60-mph Tests: 3.9 seconds (Base), 2.6 seconds (Cyberbeast)
In Comparison: The tri-motor Cyberbeast’s 2.6-second 60-mph time makes it quicker than the quad-motor Rivian R1T, which needed 3.0 seconds to get to the same speed. Even more impressive, the Cyberbeast’s 60-mph time matches that of the Chevy Corvette C8 Z06.
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Towing and Payload Capacity
- Max Towing: 11,000 pounds
- Max Payload: 2500 pounds
The Premium and Cyberbeast models have a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 pounds, while the base trim is rated to tug 7500 pounds. Payload varies by model and tire choice, but an all-terrain-shod Cybertruck Premium can haul the most, carrying 2500 pounds in its six-by-four-foot composite cargo bed.
Range, Charging, and Battery Life
- C/D Range Test: 250 miles (Cyberbeast)
- Claimed EV Range: 301-325 miles
The Tesla Cyberbeast’s battery capacity is approximately 122.4 kWh. Tesla claims the base model can recoup 132 miles in 15 minutes when hooked up to a Supercharger. In the same timeframe, the Premium model can restore 137 miles while the Cyberbeast adds 135. In our testing, it took 50 minutes to charge the Cyberbeast’s battery from 10 to 50 percent.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe
- C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Test: 55 MPGe
Since the Cybertruck is technically considered a heavy-duty pickup truck by the EPA’s standards, Tesla isn’t required to report fuel-economy figures to the government agency. We observed 55 MPGe in mixed driving with a Cyberbeast.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
First Row: Those who thought the Tesla Model 3’s interior was minimalistic will relive that reaction when they see the Cybertruck’s spartan cabin. The base model boasts heated front seats and a single central touchscreen, while the other two have seat heating and ventilation, plus a second screen for rear-seat passengers.
Second Row: Headroom is surprisingly generous in the rear seat given the truck’s dramatically sloped roofline, but riders over six feet tall may find it snug.
Cargo Capacity: In our testing, we found that the truck’s front trunk (frunk) holds just one carry-on suitcase, but the interior will fit 22 with the rear seats folded. The Cybertruck’s cargo bed offers 121 cubic feet of volume, and inside the bed is a hidden underfloor storage compartment that’s large enough to fit an additional suitcase.
Infotainment and Connectivity
- Infotainment: 18.5-inch center touchscreen and 9.4-inch rear touchscreen (optional)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Audio Systems: 7-speaker stereo (standard), 15-speaker stereo (optional)
Every Cybertruck has a big 18.5-inch touchscreen mounted in the center of the dashboard. In the Premium and Cyberbeast, there’s also a 9.4-inch touchscreen on the back of the center console for rear-seat passengers. SiriusXM satellite radio is included, as is a Wi-Fi hotspot, but drivers hoping for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be disappointed, as those features do not appear in any Tesla model.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Every Cybertruck comes standard with Tesla’s controversial Autopilot driving feature. The brand’s Full Self-Driving (supervised) system is optional. Neither system yet enables fully autonomous driving, something Tesla has long promised. The company also provides other, more basic <a href="https://www.ca
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