Ready to Fully Compete: Tesla Cybertruck Offers Four Motor Variant for Pickup Truck Buyers

Tesla Cybertruck has been confirmed to get a four-motor variant, which will help it compete against the Rivian R1T that already gets this feature. This is part of the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) from nearly every automaker.

The Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T and Lordstown Endurance are now three pickup trucks with one motor per wheel. There have been speculations about whether the top Cybertruck model with 500 mile range, 4 motors and 4 wheel steering will be able to stay below the $80,000 MSRP cap to qualify for the federal tax credit. It is likely that the top CT will exceed this price point.

Tesla’s goal was to make their vehicles affordable. However, considering the prices of other vehicles in their lineup, it's hard to imagine that the dual-motor CT could cost less than a base Model S. The base two motor, standard range version is expected to be around $70k while performance models (quad-motors) may cost as much as $100k+.

It is also unlikely that Ford f150 Lightning buyers will be able to take ownership of an actual Lightning at anywhere close to $50k. Most likely, every f150 Lightning will be MSRP $80k+ without dealer shady markups - making them over $100,000 in real life.

Tri-Motor orders may upgrade to quad or downgrade to dual without losing priority. Prices are expected to be Quad-motor $75K-$79K (assuming Tri-motor config not available), Dual-motor $55-$59K.

Overall, it seems like Tesla is trying to keep costs down by manufacturing efficiently and using materials such as cold-rolled stainless steel exo shell and huge one piece front and rear castings. They may not be looking to make high priced luxury vehicles but they may still end up costing more than what many people expect.

Tesla is also looking to make their vehicles more efficient and powerful. The four-motor variant will help the Cybertruck compete against the Rivian R1T, which already has this feature. It's likely that Tesla will be able to offer a better range than its competitors with its larger battery packs and improved powertrain efficiency.

The addition of a four-motor variant could also mean that Tesla may have plans for an all wheel drive version of the Cybertruck in future models. This would give it even more capability off road as well as on highways where AWD can provide extra traction when needed most.

It’s clear that electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, especially among pickup truck buyers who want something different from traditional gas powered trucks but still need plenty of power and torque for hauling heavy loads or going offroad. With the addition of a four motor option, Tesla is making sure they stay competitive in this market segment by offering customers what they want at an affordable price point without sacrificing performance or quality materials used in construction.