Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series Ends Production

The Tesla Cybertruck saw its first deliveries back in November 2023, which was about two years later than originally promised. These early units were all Foundation Series, which came with plenty of extras, so it also got a price bump over base trims.

Those extras included unlimited lifetime Supercharging, free full self-driving capability (FSD), a voucher to install a bidirectional charging system, and an accessory kit. The cost for this version of the Cybertruck came out to around $100,000, putting it firmly in luxury car territory.

The Foundation Series Ends

There was a lot of excitement surrounding those early deliveries, but the craziness has since calmed down while competition from other EV trucks like the Ford F-150 Lightning have increased and the EV market demand has slowed. Production of the Cybertuck was still roaring along, so something needed to change. According to AutoEvolution, and that something is opening the order books for the regular trims so more people can afford to get behind the wheel of the Cybertruck.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed the news that the Foundation Series is ending and that order books will open next quarter for other trims. That could be as soon as next month, but it could also be early fall. There’s no knowing until it actually happens, since Tesla isn’t known for precision when it comes to release dates of anything.

Affordable Trims Arrive

Once those order books do open, the most affordable trim will start at $79,990. While still not exactly a cheap truck, it’s a lot more manageable than the price of the Foundation Series. The lower price is good news, but be prepared to wait. Deliveries aren’t expected until some time in 2025.

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Cybertruck production recently hit a record of 1,300 per week, but that is still less than the goal. The company is aiming for around 2,500 units per week by the end of the year. Hopefully they hit those figures and the new Cybertruck models people order today will actually arrive next year.