2-Year-Old Cybertruck: Is the $145k Asking Price Worth the Hype?

Cybertruck used market explodes: someone is asking $145k for a two-year-old model, while the new one becomes more affordable. Understand the numbers behind the case.

Used Market in a Frenzy: The Case of the Two-Year-Old Cybertruck

Amidst a real shock in the used EV market, a Cybertruck just two years old has appeared listed for almost $145k. While common used options hover around $75k, this listing raises the question: is it worth paying this premium, or is there something more special behind it?

At the start of production, Tesla introduced the Foundation Series for $99,990 for the dual motor or $119,990 for the tri-motor, although the basic $39,990 model promised during the reveal never made it to showrooms. The initial promise did not materialize.

With deliveries beginning on November 30, 2024, owners started listing their used Cybertrucks for sale on various platforms, even though Tesla prohibited resale in the contract and imposed penalties that could reach $50k or the profit made.

This pressure did not stop more units from being resold. A Porsche dealership in Orlando even bought a Cybertruck for $244k and listed it for $290k — although this price has not always materialized in the market.

The price record occurred in December 2024, when RM Sotheby’s auctioned an 845 hp tri-motor Cyberbeast Cybertruck for $262k, shortly after deliveries began. The seller had already indicated they would face any resale restrictions imposed by Tesla.

Since late 2023, the Cybertruck has gone from high premiums to rapid depreciation until 2025–2026, especially after Tesla abandoned the most accessible version, the RWD. Today, the cheapest available option is the Dual Motor AWD for about $69,990. Given this, why would someone buy an expensive used one when the new one is closer in price?

Some sellers continue to maintain high prices. One example involves a listing for $144,990 for a dual-motor Cybertruck, almost double the price of a new unit. See some data for the advertised model below:

• 600 hp (608 metric hp) and 525 lb-ft (712 Nm) of torque;
• 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds; top speed of 112 mph (180 kph);
• 123 kWh battery with range up to 325 miles (523 km);
• steer-by-wire technology, AWD, and towing capacity of up to 11,000 lb (4,990 kg);

Among the upgrades, the vehicle features a fully polished metal finish — no wrap — which raises questions about legality and use, unless the owner uses it only as a "show truck". The wheels are large, 24 inches (GPC V1) with 35-inch tires, promising a unique look that ignites the debate over justifying the price compared to a new vehicle.

If this listing proves true, it signals that the market continues to be driven by speculation. And you, what do you think about all this?

Comment below: would you buy a used Cybertruck for this price or do you think the hype has already passed?