Tesla's "cheaper" Cybertruck arrives at $59,990, still far from the $40K promise

In brief: Tesla has introduced a more affordable version of its controversial Cybertruck, the all-electric pickup that first entered production in 2023. The new dual-motor, all-wheel-drive variant starts at $59,990 – lowering the barrier to entry, but still more expensive than CEO Elon Musk originally promised for the unconventional EV.

Tesla's latest features an estimated 325 miles of range and features coil springs with adaptive damping, steer-by-wire with four wheel steering, a powered frunk, and heated first-row seats. The 6' x 4' bed includes a powered tonneau cover and multiple power outlets (two 120v and one 240v) with Powershare capability. The truck has a rated towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and can sprint from 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds.

Musk originally teased a $40,000 starting price for the Cybertruck when it was announced back in 2019, but that never materialized. The pickup also missed its late ...