In a one-two punch fashion today, Tesla has announced two big pieces of news, one after the other. First off, Tesla has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, but more importantly, it has also announced plans to introduce the Long Range RWD Cybertruck.
— Tesla Europe & Middle East (@teslaeurope) April 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia Launch
Tesla vehicles are now, for the first time - barring third-party imports - available for direct sale to customers in Saudi Arabia, beginning with the refreshed Model 3 and the refreshed Model Y.
Tesla has also stated that the Cybertruck will be launched in late 2025, which brings us to our second piece of news.
RWD Cybertruck Has Different Features
Tesla unveiled the Long Range Rear Wheel Drive Cybertruck on the Middle East website, which is scheduled to be available in the late 2025 timeline. This is more than a single motor variant of the Cybertruck. The RWD version of the truck is not only lighter than the AWD version, but also features different specs.
Unfortunately, pricing is not available at this time for any of the versions in Saudi Arabia, so we can’t estimate the North American price either, but this will be something a lot of potential buyers have their eye on.
Here are the specs of the Long Range RWD version and how it compares to the AWD Cybertruck (be sure to scroll horizontally on mobile).
Variant
Range
Towing
Weight
Acceleration
(0-100km/h)
Top Speed
Max Ground Clearance
LR RWD
350 mi (563km)
3,402 kg
2,775 kg
6.6s
112 mph (180km/h)
243mm
LR AWD
325 mi (523km*)
4,990 kg
3,009 kg
4.3s
112 mph (180km/h)
406mm
Cyberbeast
320 mi (515 km)
4,990 kg
3,113 kg
2.7s
130 mph (209km/h)
406mm
*The Foundation-Series Cybertruck AWD is rated at 560km of range.
No Air Suspension, No Rear Screen
Not a Tesla App
One of the immediate things to notice in the Long Range RWD variant Cybertruck is the fact that it does not include an air suspension or rear screen. Tesla has removed the air suspension and will likely fit the truck with a much cheaper regular suspension in order to cut costs. This will likely come alongside other changes to the interior trims, as well as changes to the bed outlets and tonneau cover.
We expected the LR RWD version to launch with fewer features, as it tries to appeal to more buyers, such as work-truck purchasers or those who want a fantastic EV truck but without all the extras that are essential for off-roading or track use.
The LR RWD also comes with the option of 18” rims - a new wheel size that isn’t currently available for other versions. These wheels also come with Cybertruck-themed and hex-styled aero covers and look to be the same or similar tires mounted on them based on the pictures on Tesla’s site.
We don’t have any news yet on when this version will be available in North America, but given that Tesla will be producing it at Giga Texas, a North American launch can’t be too far behind.
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It has been a long wait for FSD for European customers, many of whom paid for the feature years ago on now legacy hardware. While the FSD transfer program has come and gone multiple times, there’s something to be said about having it available in North America, where it can be used, and in Europe or other countries, where it still just remains the same as Enhanced Autopilot (differences between Autopilot, EAP, and FSD).
FSD Transfer is a nice goodwill gesture from Tesla that in theory doesn’t cost them anything. Instead, it keeps customers, especially those who have been waiting for years, loyal and happy. It also incentivizes them to upgrade to a newer Tesla with HW4, where FSD will hopefully be achieved.
In a reply to a post on X, Elon agreed with the suggestion that offering FSD transfers in Europe would be a fair solution for those who have already purchased FSD but can’t use its capabilities.
FSD Transfer directly addresses a growing concern for many long-term European Tesla owners. Thousands of customers purchased the full package, often many years ago, with the expectation that FSD would eventually be capable and approved for use. However, the reality is that FSD, even as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), continues to be pushed back in Europe.
Without the transfer program, it's a difficult choice: either throw away your original investment in FSD and pay for the package a second time (FSD price history), or subscribe to it in the future.
Offering FSD transfers is a good way for Tesla to meet them halfway. It's a difficult situation, and one that’s being hindered by processes beyond the control of both the customer and Tesla. However, a transfer helps both parties. Tesla sells another vehicle, and the customer gets to keep FSD.
When Will it Be Available?
Based on how FSD transfers have worked in the past following Elon’s announcements, this feature is likely to become available for a limited time period in the coming days or weeks. If it happens, we should expect an announcement from Tesla Europe on X and emails being sent out to Tesla customers.
Once the program is in place, all you need to do is complete your vehicle purchase and then inform your Tesla sales advisor that you’d like to transfer FSD. You don’t even have to sell or trade in your old Tesla; FSD will simply be removed from it as a feature.
Hopefully, Tesla enables FSD Transfers for everyone, regardless of region. It should be an ongoing offer until at least FSD is approved in the given country or region.
The introductory price for Tesla’s Robotaxi Network has finally been updated. In a post on X, Elon Musk confirmed that the new fare would be rolling out to complement the new Robotaxi geofence expansion.
This change marks the first adjustment to Tesla’s fares since the initial $4.20 launch price 23 days ago. While the price increase may seem significant in terms of percentages, when compared to other options in the ride-hailing area, it is still drastically cheaper.
But the price is now a princely $6.90, as foretold in the prophecy 😂
Robotaxi currently operates on a simple, flat-rate model. The new $6.90 fare gets you a ride to anywhere within the recently expanded geofence.
So far, this is the opposite approach compared to other services, such as Waymo or traditional ride-sharing options like Uber and Lyft. All these services use dynamic pricing based on distance, time of day, and demand. A comparable trip on any one of these services could cost anywhere from $30 to $65, and potentially even higher during peak hours.
That doesn’t even include the tip fees for human drivers either - another win for Robotaxi (can you tip a Robotaxi?).
Even with the adjustment, the flat $6.90 fare remains less than half the price of a typical competing ride, making Robotaxi the most affordable point-to-point transportation option in Austin, aside from mass transit, for now.
A “Maturing” Service
The price change, moving from one meme-worthy number to another, is a sign that Robotaxi is finally graduating from its initial pilot phase. Following the first major expansion of the service area, this adjustment is a logical next step towards finding a more sustainable flat price.
While the new fare is a 65% increase over the old fare, the key takeaway is that it is still far cheaper than other options, and still just as meme-worthy. Tesla is aiming to have its early access riders complete as many rides as possible during these early months, and this pricing is still very reflective of that.
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