Upgraded my 2024 to 2026 Cybertruck AWD Premium (39xxx to 93xxx) - differences / comparison review

[Nine_block]

Wasn’t the PCS after all. Fingers crossed the issue doesn’t arise again given that they didn’t actually replace anything. Regardless, I’m excited to get my truck back soon

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[Mini2nut]

Rolling computers.

 

[The Tesla Guy]

Wasn’t the PCS after all. Fingers crossed the issue doesn’t arise again given that they didn’t actually replace anything. Regardless, I’m excited to get my truck back soon

Thanks for the update. Encouraging that it wasn’t the PCS.
Sounds like a loose connection.

 

[OldDirtyRobot]

Same here. losing free FSD forever really makes it a deal breaker… but I’m also worried about my PCS which hasn’t failed but I’m at 30k miles and if it goes after warranty it would cost me more than the FSD subscription over the next few 7 years. Really tempted to trade in for a fresh truck, new battery pack, better safety, new warranty…

That's why I took advantage of the last fsd transfer.

 

[The Tesla Guy]

At my Tesla Service Center today.
They were able to confirm that my Cybertruck is on a train to California. After it arrives there, it will be loaded on to a truck to WA.
So no apparent containment hold for PCS…
Also discussed the PCS issue with service.
They said that they are not seeing a big surge in failures as much an a shortage. Replacements are “trickling” in.
So, even though we are seeing more posts of failures here. Might be giving us a false impression.
Of course this is anecdotal. Just one location.

My timeline…

Ordered 2/28/26
Premium AWD
White Interior
All Terrain Tires
Terrestrial Armor
VIN: 7G2CEHED6TA0935xx
Born: 3/31/26
In production 3/31/26-4/16/26
In Transit 4/16/26-?
Still on a train to CA as of this morning
Estimated Delivery 5/3/26

Finally got the “Schedule Delivery” notification!
Scheduled first available time.
Thursday 5/7 @ 12:30
Truck will arrive at my delivery location on 5/5

 

[The Tesla Guy]

Took Delivery of my Premium AWD CT, White interior, Cyber Wheels, Terrestrial Armor a few days ago (5/6/26)
Traded in my ‘24 ~9,000 VIN FS AWD
So basically the same configuration
Except I added the Terrestrial Armor which is a huge upgrade. (Plus no more broken farings!
Love it! Here’s my list of differences followed by photos supporting the list.

Differences that I have found…
1. All black rubber brake and accelerator pedals
2. All black floor center console (no stainless steel look) Looks way better/cleaner all black to me

3. Groved bottom panel of back wall adjacent to bed

4. Roof appliqués don’t have flip-opening doors for roof racks (ordered them…$150 installed from Tesla online Store)

4. Included Mobile Connector with 110v @ 240v adapters. (No PowerShare branding, but may still be PowerShare compatible)
5. Included longer CT compatible CCS adapter now available on Tesla Online Store. Tesla’s CCS adapters were too short to fit in Foundation Series CTs.

Terrestrial Armor:

 

[The Tesla Guy]

Took Delivery of my Premium AWD CT, White interior, Cyber Wheels, Terrestrial Armor a few days ago (5/6/26)
Traded in my ‘24 ~9,000 VIN FS AWD
So basically the same configuration
Except I added the Terrestrial Armor which is a huge upgrade. (Plus no more broken farings!
Love it! Here’s my list of differences followed by photos supporting the list.

Differences that I have found…
1. All black rubber brake and accelerator pedals
2. All black floor center console (no stainless steel look) Looks way better/cleaner all black to me

3. Groved bottom panel of back wall adjacent to bed

4. Roof appliqués don’t have flip-opening doors for roof racks (ordered them…$150 installed from Tesla online Store)

4. Included Mobile Connector with 110v @ 240v adapters. (No PowerShare branding, but may still be PowerShare compatible)
5. Included longer CT compatible CCS adapter now available on Tesla Online Store. Tesla’s CCS adapters were too short to fit in Foundation Series CTs.

Terrestrial Armor:

Forgot to mention one huge change.

The wireless phone charger actually works with iPhones now (17proMax & 17pro)
Never worked in the FS CT. Even after getting an in watt replacement with the one with a heat sync…

 

[The Tesla Guy]

T armor looks great but I dont want to add any more weight to this truck

Frankly, the idea of never having to replace another broken faring was enough for me. Never realized it would look so much cleaner.

 

[Sturdybirdy]

I’m reviving this thread. Just drove a ‘26 premium AWD and am tempted to trade in my ‘24 FS AWD. Tesla valued my truck at $73,400 so I’d be shelling out 6k plus 2k for “transport fee”. I’m really happy with my current truck but need new tires and am coming up on my 2 year warranty. Decisions, decisions… Has anyone else traded in lately?

 

[bpobob]

I’m reviving this thread. Just drove a ‘26 premium AWD and am tempted to trade in my ‘24 FS AWD. Tesla valued my truck at $73,400 so I’d be shelling out 6k plus 2k for “transport fee”. I’m really happy with my current truck but need new tires and am coming up on my 2 year warranty. Decisions, decisions… Has anyone else traded in lately?

I would trade in if they would allow a fsd transfer. $8k is not bad for two years newer, not sure on your mileage though.

 

[The Tesla Guy]

I would trade in if they would allow a fsd transfer. $8k is not bad for two years newer, not sure on your mileage though.

You’ll probably need to get your hands on the Delorean from Back to the Future first
FSD transfers are over.
Tesla made an exception for orders placed by 2/28/26… self included.
I ordered my 26 Premium AWD on 2/28/26.
The same day they changed the transfer policy.

Was:
“order by 4/31/26 to transfer FSD”

Changed to:
“take delivery by 4/31/26 to transfer FSD”

I suspect they did that when they were bombarded with orders for 59k SAWDs
with FSD transfers
Dirty Tesla on YouTube did a video on how he was able to extend his FSD transfer to 2027 by doing so. I think Tesla made the policy change a day later.

According to recent official communications from Tesla to buyers who placed orders for the Cybertruck Standard AWD before March 1st (the end of free FSD transfers), they will now be required to upgrade to Premium or Cyberbeast if they intend to keep their FSD transfer in place.
https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4267/tesla-restricts-fsd-transfers-for-cybertruck-awd

 

[Sturdybirdy]

You’ll probably need to get your hands on the Delorean from Back to the Future first
FSD transfers are over.
Tesla made an exception for orders placed by 2/28/26… self included.
I ordered my 26 Premium AWD on 2/28/26.
The same day they changed the transfer policy.

Was:
“order by 4/31/26 to transfer FSD”

Changed to:
“take delivery by 4/31/26 to transfer FSD”

I suspect they did that when they were bombarded with orders for 59k SAWDs
with FSD transfers
Dirty Tesla on YouTube did a video on how he was able to extend his FSD transfer to 2027 by doing so. I think Tesla made the policy change a day later.

According to recent official communications from Tesla to buyers who placed orders for the Cybertruck Standard AWD before March 1st (the end of free FSD transfers), they will now be required to upgrade to Premium or Cyberbeast if they intend to keep their FSD transfer in place.
https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4267/tesla-restricts-fsd-transfers-for-cybertruck-awd

The guy at the service center I communicated with made it sound like FSD transfer offers will be back. He said “we can check back with you again when we have a FSD transfer offer” Could be talking out of his Actual Smart Summon but who knows?

 

[speedstuff]

I’m reviving this thread. Just drove a ‘26 premium AWD and am tempted to trade in my ‘24 FS AWD. Tesla valued my truck at $73,400 so I’d be shelling out 6k plus 2k for “transport fee”. I’m really happy with my current truck but need new tires and am coming up on my 2 year warranty. Decisions, decisions… Has anyone else traded in lately?

Dont hesitate is my .02. Had two 24's and now two 26's - day and night difference imho. The delta is about as small as it can logically ever be between the two.

 

[CyberTrk]

... I am coming up on my 2 year warranty. Decisions, decisions… Has anyone else traded in lately?

Did you had any issue with your PCS?

This could be a pain to replace it when out of warranty.

 

[bpobob]

You’ll probably need to get your hands on the Delorean from Back to the Future first
FSD transfers are over.
Tesla made an exception for orders placed by 2/28/26… self included.
I ordered my 26 Premium AWD on 2/28/26.
The same day they changed the transfer policy.

Was:
“order by 4/31/26 to transfer FSD”

Changed to:
“take delivery by 4/31/26 to transfer FSD”

I suspect they did that when they were bombarded with orders for 59k SAWDs
with FSD transfers
Dirty Tesla on YouTube did a video on how he was able to extend his FSD transfer to 2027 by doing so. I think Tesla made the policy change a day later.

According to recent official communications from Tesla to buyers who placed orders for the Cybertruck Standard AWD before March 1st (the end of free FSD transfers), they will now be required to upgrade to Premium or Cyberbeast if they intend to keep their FSD transfer in place.
https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4267/tesla-restricts-fsd-transfers-for-cybertruck-awd

I inquired to Tesla and they denied transferring fsd from a sawd to a premium even if done before the cutoff. Directly from Tesla.

"After triple checking multiple internal sources, the program to transfer FSD on a Cybertruck order, ended on March 31st. If you had modified your order from a Standard to a Premium prior to the 3/31 Cutoff date, then the FSD transfer would be protected and grandfathered in."

I had an x plaid with fsd that I sold privately after all this happened. I bought a 2025 with fsd and I still have my sawd on order. I would upgrade that if they would allow transfer but Tesla is telling me no. Meaning I trade in my 2025 with fsd for a new premium.

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