Differences between '24 CT (AWD) and the '26 CT (AWD)?

[OldDirtyRobot]

The Dry Cell (Anode and Cathode) is a huge change. Not so much from a performance standpoint although it should be slightly better range and charging speed.

It is the COGS drop by as much as 50% plus reduced manufacturing environmental concerns that motivated Tesla to go forward with this revolutionary battery cell chemistry change.

I for one am really looking forward to these new cells in my "In Production" 2026 Cybertruck.

Do they actually have the dry cell? I thought that wasnt the case

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[AlDente]

Do they actually have the dry cell? I thought that wasnt the case

Unfortunately most of the "reports" on the topic are guesses so only Tesla knows. Hopefully there will be clarification soon.

 

[TexasRaider]

I asked Grok this question. It said: “Basically build quality.”

 

[sharpgator]

I asked Grok this question. It said: “Basically build quality.”

Same. I rephrased the question a bunch and still got same answer.

 

[henchman24]

Do they actually have the dry cell? I thought that wasnt the case

The dry anode and cathode cells have been in the CT since last fall.

 

[CyberGus]

Do they actually have the dry cell? I thought that wasnt the case

The dry anode and cathode cells have been in the CT since last fall.

 

[BlueLightning]

When are these going to drop in price used?

Model 3 and Model S have took plunge in used price after three years.

$4k down payment and we can get a 2026!

 

[Cayden Thompson]

When are these going to drop in price used?

Model 3 and Model S have took plunge in used price after three years.

$4k down payment and we can get a 2026!

For real. I've been waiting for used price drop for 2 years lol. They are still $70k+!

 

[cybergriz]

Had a 2024 and now a 2025. Wish there was a new Elon credit so I can get a 2026 as well. Will see what the future holds.

What is your reasoning for trading in so soon for the next model year? Genuinely curious. TY

 

[The Tesla Guy]

The truck bed wall has ridges that matches the bed in the new models. I think the updated items are too minimal to notice day to day.

Does anyone have photos that can show the difference? Or at least photos of the ‘26, so I can compare it to my ‘24.

 

[resellpanda88]

Does anyone have photos that can show the difference? Or at least photos of the ‘26, so I can compare it to my ‘24.

 

[teethdood]

I bought a mat kit and was confused why it wouldn't fit perfectly. I compromised and made it work anyway. Just a heads up.

 

[resellpanda88]

What is your reasoning for trading in so soon for the next model year? Genuinely curious. TY

long story, i've had the vehicle from 12/2024 till 8/2025. in the time I've owned it i've been to service 10 times. i've seen the service rep's child go from grade school to middle school in that time. each time was 2 days to 1 week with a loaner. i've had every issue listed in this forum. they took care of me but ultimately the FSD wanted to drive into the wall every time. they had a few specialist try to fix it but was not able to.

i asked for a buyback but they said it would take at the very least 30 days to get a response to start the process even if they agreed. federal tax credit ends at the time on 9/30/2025. if i rolled the dice i would get a response by the last week of sept before the cut off but im not a gambling man. i asked for a trade in quote instead. they came back 71,600 for a 2024 with 4500 miles. i was thinking in my head 71,600plus 7,500 federal credit im at 79,100 and i have referral credit of 2,000 im coming out ahead!

from quote, 71,600 to actual offer 67,600 i ended up taking a slight loss on the trade in. to me it was worth it i suppose i get a brand new 2025 and get to start over and hopefully no issues like the 2024. financing was also better. 2024, 5.89% for 72 months vs 2025 2.49% for 60 months.

i did have some service issues with the 2025 but i've only been there 2 times for the 2025, so far.

 

[Griswold]

Is that just aesthetics or parts sharing/molding process, or structural benefit of some sort?

 

[CallsignVega]

I have no idea who are buying these used Cybertrucks for almost the new price of a 2026 AWD. You'd have to be crazy.

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