The gap between the monthly cost of charging a Tesla Cybertruck vs filling a GMC Sierra 1500 in the US is nothing short of staggering
Published on Aug 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The difference between charging a Tesla Cybertruck and filling up a GMC Sierra 1500 is pretty shocking.
The debate between EVs and gas cars is still ongoing, partly because these comparisons sometimes contradict one another.
In general, EVs are cheaper to run – but there are a few caveats.
Upfront costs of the Tesla Cybertruck and the GMC Sierra 1500
In general, charging an EV is cheaper than filling up a car with gas, but that depends on so many different factors.
Your state or country makes a difference, and then it depends on whether you can charge at home or not.
The MSRP also plays a part.
No point saving money on fuel if you had to spend double to buy the car in the first place.
With that in mind, we should point out that this isn’t necessarily an apples to apples comparison.
People who end up buying the Cybertruck may have never even considered buying a Sierra, and vice versa.
The entry-level Tesla Cybertruck starts at $69,990, putting it at nearly double the entry-level 2026 GMC Sierra 1500, which starts at $38,300.
So when you factor that in, it’s going to take a lot of miles to make the Cybertruck financially more convenient.
Tesla Cybertruck versus GMC Sierra 1500 over 15,000 miles
For the sake of this projection, 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 would cost around $1,156.50 per year to charge.
That breaks down to a monthly electric bill of around $96.38.
By contrast, a standard gas-powered GMC Sierra 1500 costs around $17.50 to fuel per 100 miles (averaging 20 MPG), which comes out to around $2,625 per year in gas.
That’s about $218.75 per month.
That’s more than double what the Cybertruck’s monthly charging costs come down to.
So while the Sierra is cheaper to buy, it’s much costlier to keep running on the road.
There’s an ironic catch
The irony is that running a Tesla in EV-friendly California is actually potentially more expensive than doing so in Florida
It’s like a dog chasing its own tail.
Or maybe a Catch-22.
EVs are popular in California where energy prices are through the roof.
But they’re not as popular in Florida where charging them would be super cheap.
Go figure.
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.
