The gap between the monthly cost of charging a Tesla Cybertruck vs filling a Ford F-150 Raptor in the US is nothing short of staggering
Published on Sep 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 02, 2026 at 11:26 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The difference between charging a Tesla Cybertruck and filling up a Ford F-150 Raptor is even more shocking than you might expect.
The Cybertruck and the Raptor have a few things in common, starting with the fact they’re both performance trucks.
On paper, the Cybertruck wins every round, but there’s a catch.
For once, the Cybertruck is the cheapest option to buy
Unless you go for the Cyberbeast variant, the Ford F-150 Raptor is definitely more expensive than the Cybertruck.
The entry-level Tesla Cybertruck starts at $69,990, putting it at less than the entry-level 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor, which starts at around $79,000.
Being electric, the Cybertruck costs less to run than most if not all equivalent gas trucks.
But it is also generally more expensive to buy.
Well, on this occasion, the Cybertruck seems to make more sense both when you buy it and when you have to fill it up.
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Tesla Cybertruck vs Ford F-150 Raptor running costs
For the sake of the comparison, let’s assume that each vehicle drives 15,000 miles a year.
The average Tesla Cybertruck costs around $7.71 to charge per 100 miles driven at home.
Using the 15,000-mile measurement, the Cybertruck costs around $1,156.50 per year to charge.
That breaks down to a monthly electric bill of around $96.38.
By contrast, a gas-powered Ford F-150 Raptor costs around $21.88 to fuel per 100 miles (averaging 16 MPG), which comes out to around $3,281 per year in gas.
That’s about $273.44 per month, and nearly three times what the Cybertruck’s monthly charging costs come down to.
So far, so bad for the Raptor.
It seems like a lose-lose situation, but there’s a massive caveat.
The V8 factor
The Ford F-150 Raptor is available with a V6 and a V8, with power outputs ranging from 450 horsepower to 720 horsepower.
On paper, the Cybertruck still remains more powerful and faster, especially when you compare it to the Cyberbeast.
But a V8 is a V8.
And some buyers just want a V8 in their trucks.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
