Tesla shares in focus: The Cybertruck AWD becomes $10,000 more expensive overnight

• The price of the Cybertruck AWD increased by approximately 17 percent on March 1, 2026
• Limitation of the original price will be announced shortly after launch
• Pressure from competition on Tesla is increasing

The psychology of artificial urgency

Tesla’s recent pricing follows a pattern that electrek calls manipulated market dynamics. Just a few hours after introducing the new Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD for $59,990 Elon Musk on X it was clear that this offer would only be valid for ten days. This announcement created massive ordering pressure as potential buyers sought to lock in the lower price before the February 28 deadline. The resulting long delivery times, some of which extend into 2027, were then cited by the company as evidence of organically high demand to justify the price increase to $69,990.

Technical added value compared to the failed RWD model

Despite the significant increase in price, the new $70,000 AWD is technically significantly better than the rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant previously offered at the same price. electrek explains that the old RWD model had to make do without adaptive air suspension, without a motorized cargo area cover and without power connections in the bed, but the new AWD model offers these features as standard. With two engines, an estimated range of 325 miles, and powershare functionality, it represents a much more attractive package than the discontinued base model, which quickly disappeared from the market due to a lack of interest. Nevertheless, the aftertaste of an erratic pricing policy remains, as part of which the leasing options for this trim have also been canceled for the time being.

The gap between promise and reality

However, a comparison with the original product presentation in 2019 reveals the enormous deviation from the promises made at the time. At that time, the dual-motor version was announced for $49,900 – today’s price, even taking inflation into account, is still around $7,000 higher than the target value at the time, as electrek explains. As Tesla tries to ramp up production, pressure from competition is growing: Jeff Bezos-backed startup Slate Auto is planning a $20,000 pickup truck and Ford is reiterating its plans for a new electric platform in 2027, according to Benzinga. Whether the strategy of rapid price jumps strengthens long-term customer confidence or leads to a massive loss of value among early buyers remains to be seen.

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