Rear-Wheel-Drive Cybertruck Scrapped as Buyers Lose Interest

Tesla’s Cybertruck is once again making headlines. However, this time for a reason the company probably did not hope for. Just six months after launch, Tesla has scrapped the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of the truck. The model quietly disappeared from Tesla’s online configurator. It has left only two options for buyers: the $82,235 All-Wheel Drive version and the top-tier Cyberbeast, which costs $117,235.

So, what happened to the entry-level Cybertruck? Tesla has not made an official statement. However, the answer seems pretty simple. People just were not buying it. Before the launch, Tesla said it had more than a million reservations and big plans to build up to half a million Cybertrucks a year. But reality is extremely different. In 2024, Tesla sold around 24,000 units, and in the first half of 2025, the automaker sold only about 15,000 trucks. Those numbers are far below expectations.

The RWD Cybertruck did have one big selling point: its lower price tag of $72,235, about $10,000 less than the AWD model. However, the trade-offs were hard to ignore. Buyers had to give up features like a front motor, active air suspension, a power tonneau cover, bed power outlets, and even some cabin upgrades. In short, it looked cheaper on paper but felt stripped down in comparison to the other versions.

By cutting the RWD model, Tesla seems to be betting on customers who are willing to pay more for the fully loaded versions. The move also shows how tough it has been for Tesla to turn early hype into actual sales for its most talked-about vehicle.