Overview
- The Long Range rear‑wheel‑drive version, launched in April at $69,990 before incentives, disappeared from Tesla’s online configurator on Friday.
- Its exit effectively raises the entry price by about $10,000, with the dual‑motor AWD now the lowest‑priced listed model.
- The single‑motor trim omitted features such as adaptive air suspension, a powered tonneau cover, bed outlets, and a rear touchscreen, though it qualified for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.
- Tesla has not provided an explanation, and outlets cite soft Cybertruck demand, including an estimated 4,306 U.S. sales in Q2 reported by Cox Automotive.
- Despite its compromises, the RWD was rated at about 350 miles of range and could add slightly more miles in a 15‑minute fast charge than the AWD.