MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 2 EPA ratings of the Cybertruck since 2025 it has averaged 80.5 MPGe, and the 2026 model trails the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $925.
Every Tesla Cybertruck version, compared
The Tesla Cybertruck was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 89 / 72 | 2025–2026 | $855 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Rivian R1T is rated 87 MPGe, next to 79 MPGe for the 2026 Cybertruck. The Cybertruck costs the most of them to run: $82 a year more than the Rivian R1T.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 42.7 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.073 |
| Charging per year | $871 |
| Charging over five years | $4,355 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | +$181 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $925 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck does better in town than out of it: 85 in the city against 72 on the highway, $147 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 85 MPGe | $808 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 72 MPGe | $955 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -13 MPGe (-15%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Cybertruck changed over the years
The Cybertruck peaked in 2025 at 82 MPGe (93 city, 72 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 79 — 3 MPGe apart, or $33 a year in charging between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 79. The 2026 model loses 3 MPGe against 82 for the 2025.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85 / 72 | 1 | $871 | |
| 2025 | 93 / 72 | 1 | $838 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Tesla Cybertruck — 1 engine across 2025–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $925. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck rated at?
79 MPGe combined, 85 city and 72 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2025 the Cybertruck has averaged 80.5 MPGe.
Is the 2026 Cybertruck more efficient than the 2025?
No: 79 against 82 MPGe combined, about $33 a year more to run.
Does the Cybertruck get better efficiency than the Rivian R1T?
No: 79 MPGe for the 2026 Cybertruck against 87 for the 2026 Rivian R1T, about $82 a year more to run.
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