Tesla

Long Range RWD

All-Wheel Drive

Cyberbeast

Cybertruck

The Tesla Cybertruck occupies a unique and divisive position in the full-size electric pickup segment, competing against the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T with a polarizing stainless-steel exoskeleton that reviewers consistently describe as unlike anything else on the road. It delivers genuine performance credentials, particularly in Cyberbeast trim, but critics at outlets including Car and Driver and MotorTrend note that its unconventional proportions, stiff ride, and early production quality concerns complicate the ownership case despite the spectacle it generates.

Cyberbeast tri-motor AWD achieves 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds, a figure Car and Driver and MotorTrend both confirmed puts it among the quickest production trucks ever tested

Stainless-steel exoskeleton resists dents and minor dings in ways conventional aluminum or steel truck bodies cannot, a durability trait reviewers have noted favorably for work-oriented buyers

Long Range RWD base trim offers 350 miles of EPA-rated range, the highest of the three configurations, at a $69,990 entry point competitive with comparably capable Lightning and R1T trims

Onboard 11.5 kW AC power export and available 240V outlets make it a practical jobsite tool, a feature InsideEVs highlighted as more capable than many rivals at launch

Dual-motor AWD at $79,990 delivers 600 hp and 0-60 in 4.1 seconds while retaining 325 miles of range, balancing performance and practicality better than the range-compromised Cyberbeast

EPA range drops to 301 miles in the $99,990 Cyberbeast despite its price premium, a regression reviewers including those at Edmunds flagged as a meaningful trade-off for the performance gain

Turning radius is unusually wide due to the truck's size and fixed-geometry rear axle design, creating real-world maneuverability issues in parking lots and urban environments that multiple reviewers called out

Early production units drew criticism for panel fit inconsistencies, sharp stainless-steel edge gaps, and interior trim quality that Car and Driver described as not commensurate with the price

The bed length and overall dimensions, while visually dramatic, result in a frunk and bed geometry that some reviewers found less practically useful than the F-150 Lightning's front trunk or the R1T's gear tunnel

Dual-Motor AWD

Plaid

Model S

The Tesla Model S sits at the top of Tesla's lineup as a large luxury electric sedan that has defined the segment since its 2012 debut. Reviewers consistently position it against the Porsche Taycan and Mercedes EQS, noting that it still leads on raw range and straight-line performance. The Dual-Motor AWD's 410-mile EPA rating remains one of the longest ranges of any EV on sale, while the Plaid's sub-2-second 0–60 time has become a benchmark that draws comparison to purpose-built supercars rather than family sedans.

Dual-Motor AWD delivers 410 miles of EPA-rated range, among the highest of any production EV and routinely praised by long-distance drivers on real-world road trips

Plaid tri-motor produces 1,020 hp and a verified 0–60 in 1.99 seconds, a figure Car and Driver and MotorTrend have independently confirmed puts it in supercar territory

Access to Tesla's Supercharger network — widely regarded as the most reliable and densely distributed DC fast-charging infrastructure in North America — reduces range anxiety meaningfully on cross-country trips

Over-the-air software updates have historically added features and performance improvements post-purchase, something Edmunds and InsideEVs note is still rare among legacy automakers

Cabin technology including the 17-inch horizontal touchscreen and available yoke steering attracts strong enthusiasm from tech-focused reviewers, though the minimalist approach also draws criticism

The yoke steering wheel, standard on both trims, has been consistently criticized by Car and Driver and MotorTrend for being awkward during low-speed maneuvering and parking, with no traditional round-wheel option offered at launch

Plaid's 359-mile EPA range is noticeably lower than the Dual-Motor's 410 miles, a trade-off buyers accept for the performance upgrade but one that narrows its real-world advantage over rivals like the Taycan Turbo S

Interior material quality and fit-and-finish have drawn mixed reviews relative to the $80,000-plus price point, with Edmunds and Consumer Reports noting that build consistency lags behind German competitors such as the Mercedes EQS

Tesla's service network and customer support have been flagged repeatedly in owner surveys and long-term tests as a weak point, with repair wait times and parts availability cited as frustrations at this price level

	Tesla Cybertruck	Tesla Model S
Body type	pickup truck	sedan
Trims	3	2
Starting price	$69,990	$79,990
Max EPA range	350 mi	410 mi
Max power	845 hp	1,020 hp
Quickest 0–60	2.6 s	2.0 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD Tri-Motor AWD
	Full Tesla Cybertruck specs →	Full Tesla Model S specs →

Tesla Cybertruck vs. Tesla Model S