2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
89
out of 100
A+
#3 of 39 trucks · class median 65
Reliability83
25% of overall
Efficiency87
25% of overall
Economics92
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability83/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation1.5% / yr 96

Brand-level curve — no model-specific dataset yet.

Efficiency87/100

EPA efficiency2.51 mi/kWh 95

Miles per kWh vs other trucks. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range325 mi 62

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed105 mi / 10 min 95

Peak 350 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics92/100

Energy cost per mile9.2¢/mi 95

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,242/yr 81

Against the Ford F-150 (20 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$248/yr 96

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$19.14 / 100 mi 95

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
9.2¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,110
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$1,242/yr
Fast-charge speed
105 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$248
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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