Tesla Unveils ’Affordable’ Cybertruck for People Who Can’t Afford Tesla

KEY POINTS

•On February 20, 2026, Tesla announced a new $59,990 Cybertruck aimed at appealing to working-class buyers.
•The cheaper model sacrifices towing power and premium interiors compared to pricier versions starting at $79,990 or nearly $100,000.
•Tesla sold just 20,237 Cybertrucks in 2025, half the previous year’s sales, far below Musk’s 250,000 annual projection.

On February 20, 2026, Elon Musk casually tweeted the arrival of Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck yet, starting at a bargain $59,990, which is about as ’working man’ as artisanal pumpkin spice latte prices. The 2024 ’cheap’ Cybertruck kicked off at just under $100K; now the mid-range model clocks in at $79,990—because everyone loves a sliding scale for their apocalypse-proof ride. The new version sports dual motor AWD, 325 miles of silence while you flex bed outlets and a powered tonneau cover. Sure, it pulls less (7,500 lbs down from 11,000), and only offers heated front seats and textile interiors—because premium apocalypse survival is for people with gold-plated flamethrowers. Despite Musk’s projection of 250K sales year, only 20,237 sold in 2025, half of previous year sales, proving budget Cybertruck dreams are still stuck in Ludicrous mode.