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GMC Sierra EV vs Tesla Cybertruck

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 GMC Sierra EV

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2026 Tesla Cybertruck

Overview

SpecGMC Sierra EVElevation Standard RangeTesla CybertruckDual Motor
Selected trimElevation Standard RangeDual Motor
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainfour wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeelectricelectric
Transmission1-speed direct drive1-speed direct drive
Engine typeelectricelectric
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra EVElevation Standard RangeTesla CybertruckDual Motor
MSRP$62,400 (best)$69,990
Lowest listing price$60,904 (best)$90,375
Median listing price$73,222 (best)$90,375
Highest listing price$101,195$90,375 (best)
For sale now5 (best)1

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra EVElevation Standard RangeTesla CybertruckDual Motor
Combined MPGe67 MPGe79 MPGe (best)
Electric range283 mi325 mi (best)
Battery capacity119 kWh (best)
240V charge time11.5 hr (best)11.7 hr

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra EVElevation Standard RangeTesla CybertruckDual Motor
Horsepower605 hp (best)600 hp
Torque605 lb-ft (best)

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra EVElevation Standard RangeTesla CybertruckDual Motor
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume11 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity8,500 lbs (best)7,500 lbs
Payload2,250 lbs (best)2,006 lbs
Curb weight7,573 lbs6,537 lbs (best)
Ground clearance8.1 in10 in (best)
Wheelbase146 in (best)143.1 in
Length233.4 in (best)223.7 in
Width83.8 in (best)80 in
Height78 in (best)70.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra EVElevation Standard RangeTesla CybertruckDual Motor
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)42 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC Sierra EVTesla Cybertruck
1

Elevation Standard Range

$62,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Dual Motor

$69,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Denali Standard Range

$69,700 MSRP

Premium

$79,990 MSRP

3

Elevation Extended Range

$70,600 MSRP

Cyberbeast

$99,990 MSRP

4

Denali Extended Range

$77,900 MSRP

5

AT4 Extended Range

$79,300 MSRP

6

AT4 Max Range

$89,600 MSRP

7

Denali Max Range

$98,600 MSRP

Live inventory

GMC Sierra EV vs Tesla Cybertruck FAQ

Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra EV or 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra EV vs 2026 Tesla Cybertruck on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 GMC Sierra EV or 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra EV starts lower at $62,400. Live GMC Sierra EV listings start at $60,904. Live Tesla Cybertruck listings start at $90,375.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra EV or 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (62,400).
Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 GMC Sierra EV or 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (478).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra EV or 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck leads on horsepower in this comparison (845).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra EV or 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (12,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 GMC Sierra EV vs 2026 Tesla Cybertruck?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra EV (5/5 NHTSA overall).