Update (July 3, 2026): ‘Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD’ ‘and ‘Tesla Model Y L’ updated.
Tesla is synonymous with electric cars, and that reputation has undoubtedly helped it gain about 9 million buyers. Now, let’s take a look at the future Tesla cars that are expected to be launched in the U.S. over the next two to three years.
Note that the article is a compilation of information from various sources, and the timelines are speculative.
Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD (2026)
In February, Tesla opened U.S. orders for a new Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD priced at USD 59,990, excluding fees and taxes. The pricing of the entry variant has since been revised to USD 69,990, excluding taxes and fees.
The base Cybertruck sits below the USD 79,990 Premium AWD, and employs simpler tech like coil springs with adaptive damping, smaller 18-inch wheels, textile seats, and a downsized 7-speaker audio system. It keeps heated front seats but drops ventilation, the 9.4-inch rear display, two 120V cabin outlets, premium lamps, L-track rails, and the “Vault” bed setup.
Estimated range stays 325 miles, but towing and payload are down at 7,500 lb and 2,006 lb, respectively. Tesla commenced delivering the base Cybertruck to customers in June 2026.
The company’s online configurator shows customers placing new orders for the base Cybertruck will take delivery only in 2027.
Tesla Model Y L (2026)
Tesla has just launched the six-seat version of the Model Y called the Model Y L in the U.S. The company has yet to reveal the dimensions of the U.S.-spec model, but it should be approximately 7.3 in. longer and feature an approximately 5.9 in. longer wheelbase.
The Model Y L introduces a 2-2-2 layout with comfortable individual chairs in the second row being the highlight. Height is slightly increased as well to aid ingress and egress for rear passengers. Compared to the standard variant, the Model Y L sports visual changes like a redesigned C-pillar, ducktail spoiler, unique gold paint, and special wheels, including a larger, 20-inch option in the U.S.
The U.S.-spec Model Y L hits 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, achieves a top speed of 125 mph, and travels up to 325 miles on a full charge, as per EPA. With 250 kW of peak charging power, it can add up to 164 miles of range in 15 minutes.
Tesla has launched the Model Y L in a ‘Launch Series’ trim priced at USD 61,990 (excl. USD 1,390 destination fee and USD 250 order fee). The company plans to start deliveries between September and October 2026.
Tesla Cybercab (2026)
The Cybercab, earlier referred to as the Tesla Robotaxi, is engineered purely for autonomous use. It’s a two-seater EV with dihedral doors, no pedals or steering wheel, and a cabin stripped down for simplicity. It has a big trunk behind the seats, accessible through a large liftgate.
A freestanding 21-inch touchscreen is the centerpiece of this interior, integrating all the core comfort and entertainment functions, alongside features like USB-C ports, cupholders, ambient lighting, and a generous armrest.
The Cybercab is super-optimized for minimum cost per mile, and also for much higher duty cycle. So I would expect Cybercab to be used probably 50-60 hours a week, instead of the 10 or 11 hours a week a driven vehicle is used.
Elon Musk at Tesla’s Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results call on January 28, 2026.
The car sacrifices top-end speed, fast cornering, and heavy acceleration in favor of energy efficiency, smaller brakes, and gentler handling. These trade-offs allow for the use of more efficient tires and result in very low operating costs, potentially as low as 25-30 cents per mile.
Based on Tesla’s filings with the EPA, a recent Car & Driver report said that the Cybercab has a curb weight of 3,113 lbs. and features a 219-hp front motor. A small battery pack with an energy storage capacity of approximately 50 kWh powers this motor, and it is expected to deliver a range of around 280 miles as per internal testing.
The preliminary figures translate to an energy consumption figure of 179 Wh/mi, surpassing the 165 Wh/mi target shared by Lars Moravy, Vice President – Vehicle Engineering, Tesla, at the delivery event of the Model S and Model X Signature on May 21, 2026 (via YouTube).
Series production of the Cybercab is underway at Giga Texas, and Giga Berlin is also expected to produce the vehicle at some stage for Europe. Musk has confirmed on X that the company will sell a version of the Cybercab that costs under USD 30,000 by 2027.
New Tesla Semi (2026)
Nearly nine years after its debut in November 2017, and unusually before reaching series production, the Tesla Semi received a facelift.
The front of the new Semi features more angular surfaces and slim, car-like headlights, connected similarly via a light band. The aggressive styling is inspired by the Cybertruck, Cybercab, and the new Model Y.
On the sides, Tesla has added rear-facing cameras behind the front wheel arches, on the same longitudinal axis as the upper part of the door handles.
Tesla offers the new Semi in Standard Range and Extended Range variants, both using a tri-motor rear-drive setup. While Tesla states a combined power of “up to 800 kW (1,073 hp)” for both, a document released by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) says that the figures are 525 kW (704 hp) in the former and 800 kW (1,073 hp) in the latter.
The Standard Range variant has a 548 kWh NCMA battery pack that delivers a range of approximately 325 miles, while the Extended Range variant has an 822 kWh NCMA battery pack that extends that rating to approximately 500 miles. Both have a consumption rating of 1.7 kWh/mi.
Tesla says that with its Megacharger, which has a peak output of 1.2 MW, one can recover up to 60% of its range in 30 minutes.
The Standard Range variant has a curb weight of less than 20,000 lbs., and the Extended Range Variant weighs 23,000 lbs., and both share a maximum Gross Combination Weight (GCW) rating of 82,000 lbs.
During the company’s Q1 2026 earnings conference call on April 22, 2026, Musk said that production output could be low initially, and may ramp up toward the end of 2026 or in 2027. He is hopeful of European sales beginning in 2027, and isn’t ruling out local production.
Tesla Roadster (2026)
On the Ride The Lightning Podcast released in March 2025, Franz von Holzhausen described the next-gen Roadster as “a technology showcase,” adding, “It always was and will continue to be.”
Tesla’s design chief suggested the Roadster’s design would evolve further, stating, “Design evolves over time as well…a little evolution is not a bad thing,” hinting that its final look would differ from the 2017 prototype to stay “fresh and new in the marketplace.”
During Tesla’s Q3 2024 earnings conference call on October 23, 2024, Musk suggested the redesigned model will have the ability to briefly lift itself off the ground and hover, reiterating his previous hints of SpaceX-derived technologies for the car.
At the X Takeover in July 2025, Moravy said that Tesla had spent years rethinking the Roadster to create “the last best driver’s car,” teasing new tech shown to Musk that left him “a little excited.”
On April 22, 2026, Tesla revealed during its Q1 2026 earnings conference call that the next-gen Roadster project is currently in the design development stage. According to a recent report from The Information, the company will reveal the electric roadster in August 2026.
At the 2025 annual shareholder meeting, Musk said the company tentatively plans to start Roadster production around mid-2027. On the recent Ride The Lightning Podcast that took place on May 24, 2026, Moravy said that the production will take place at Gigafactory Texas.
Tesla Robovan/Robus (2028)
The Tesla Robovan, which may be called the Tesla Robus, is a much bigger self-driving EV, designed to transport a big group of people or a large load of goods. “Something way cooler than a minivan is coming,” Musk said on X in March 2026, potentially teasing the vehicle.
Inspired by Art Deco trains of the 1920s and 1930s, the streamlined EV’s design looks like it was pulled straight out of a science fiction movie. It features sliding doors on the sides and has a trunk at both ends.
The interior of the Robovan feels like a modern living space, featuring a clean and space-focused design. Softly lit mood lighting throughout the cabin creates a luxurious vibe and highlights the modern design of the cabin.
Of course, we do have plans to have robotaxis in various shapes and sizes, but obviously, Cybercab will be the grand majority of that volume.
Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, during the company’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call on January 28, 2026
Seats with upward-sloping lower sections for better thigh support and the entirely flat floor contribute to the living-room-like vibe of the interior. There are two large, TV-sized screens at both ends, which would provide passengers with entertainment on the go.
I’m in the Robus, yes!
Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen, while on the Bloomberg Hot Pursuit podcast in September 2025
Tesla says the passenger version of the Robovan can accommodate up to 20 people and estimates its travel cost to be as low as 5-10 cents per mile.
It’s coming
Musk’s reply to a clip of the Robovan in November 2025 on X
The company has yet to reveal the launch timeline of this model, but we expect 2028 to be the earliest possible year.
Tesla Small EV (2028?)
Tesla’s plan to launch an entry-level EV positioned below the Model 3 is reportedly back on the table.
According to a new report from Reuters, this model will measure 4.28 meters (168.5 in.) in length, placing it in the same segment as the Kia EV3, scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. in late 2026. The company is targeting a weight of approximately 1.5 tons (3,307 lbs.).
The report suggests that the new Tesla EV could also be offered in a fully autonomous version. It is in an early stage of development, and once ready, possibly in the second half of 2027 at the earliest, it will first be manufactured in China.
U.S. and European production could commence later, possibly in 2028.
International Automotive News Editor since 2014, covering global motor shows, industry events, and test-driving various vehicles, with a focus on hybrid and electric cars in recent years.
