One of the most quietly anticipated Cybertruck features is about to go live. Tesla has officially added Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to the spec sheet for the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast trims on its website, which is a strong signal that a software update enabling the feature is imminent. The best part? If you already own a Cybertruck, the hardware has been sitting inside your truck since the day it rolled off the line in Austin.

The timing here is not a coincidence. This news comes just days after Tesla launched the new Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive, the most affordable entry point into the Cybertruck lineup at $59,990 before incentives. Demand for that variant has already been strong enough to push estimated delivery windows for new U.S. orders out to September through October 2026, and Tesla has warned that the introductory price will increase. With the lineup now expanding to reach a broader audience, Tesla appears to be simultaneously refining the ownership experience for those who paid a premium for the higher trims. ANC is one of those refinements, and it is arriving entirely through software.

The Hardware Was Always There

This is not a new hardware rollout. Every Cybertruck delivered since November 2023 shipped with the microphones and processing architecture needed for Active Noise Cancellation. Tesla’s own Service Toolbox has explicitly stated that ANC software is not enabled on the Cybertruck even though the hardware is installed. That note has been visible to service technicians for over a year now, and it has been a source of frustration for owners who knew the capability was baked in but could not access it.

The system works similarly to what you would find in a pair of high-end noise-cancelling headphones. Microphones embedded in the front seat headrests pick up low-frequency road noise entering the cabin. The system then generates phase-inverted sound waves and pushes them through the truck’s speaker system to cancel out or significantly reduce that background drone. Tesla has been running this exact technology in the Model S and Model X since 2021, where it uses six cabin microphones. The Cybertruck will achieve the same effect with four.

Why It Took So Long

If the hardware has been installed since day one, the obvious question is: why has it taken this long to flip the switch? The answer comes down to the Cybertruck being an acoustically unique vehicle that shares very little in common with the Model S or Model X.

Think about what Tesla’s audio engineers are dealing with here. The Cybertruck has a massive glass roof that creates a completely different sound environment than a traditional sedan. The angular stainless steel body reflects and channels sound in ways that a curved aluminum body simply does not. Tesla also routes audio from the subwoofers through hollow cavities within the truck’s aluminum castings, which adds volume and depth to music playback but also creates additional acoustic paths that make noise cancellation harder to calibrate.

Then there are the tires. The Cybertruck runs on significantly larger and heavier all-terrain tires compared to the road-optimized rubber on the Model S and Model X. Those tires generate different noise frequencies at different amplitudes, and the ANC system needs to be tuned specifically to cancel those frequencies without interfering with music, phone calls, or normal conversation inside the cabin. Getting that calibration right on a vehicle this unconventional is not a trivial engineering task.

The fact that Tesla is now listing ANC on the official spec sheet suggests they have finally cracked it, or are at least confident enough in the tuning to commit publicly.

Which Trims Get It

Based on Tesla’s updated trim comparison tool, ANC will be available on the Premium AWD and Cyberbeast trims only. The new base Dual Motor AWD, which starts at $59,990, will not include Active Noise Cancellation. This makes sense when you consider that the base trim reduces the speaker count to hit its lower price point, and ANC relies heavily on having enough speakers distributed throughout the cabin to effectively project those anti-noise waves.

For Premium AWD and Cyberbeast owners, this is a free upgrade delivered over the air. No service appointment, no hardware swap, no additional cost. Tesla just needs to push the update and the feature activates.

What This Means for the Driving Experience

The Cybertruck is already a reasonably quiet vehicle for its size and construction. But anyone who has spent time at highway speeds knows there is a low-frequency road hum that seeps through, especially on rougher surfaces. That constant background noise adds to driver fatigue on longer trips and can make it harder to enjoy the truck’s audio system at moderate volumes.

ANC targets exactly that type of noise. It will not eliminate wind noise or the occasional rattle, but it should meaningfully reduce the persistent road drone that builds up during sustained highway driving. For a truck weighing over 6,800 pounds and equipped with aggressive all-terrain tires, that is a meaningful comfort improvement.

The Tire and Wheel Connection

Here is something worth considering for owners who are thinking about wheel and tire upgrades. The type of tire you run has a direct impact on cabin noise levels. All-terrain tires with aggressive tread patterns generate more road noise than highway-oriented alternatives. If you are already running aftermarket wheels with a different tire setup, or planning to switch to a lighter forged wheel package with less aggressive rubber, you could see an even bigger benefit from ANC once it activates.

Lighter wheels also reduce unsprung weight, which means less vibration transmitted through the suspension and into the cabin. Combine that with an active noise cancellation system working to eliminate whatever remaining road noise gets through, and you are looking at a noticeably more refined driving experience. It is one of those situations where two separate upgrades complement each other in ways that are greater than the sum of their parts.

The Bottom Line

Tesla’s decision to finally activate ANC on the Cybertruck is a perfect example of the software-defined vehicle approach that makes these trucks different from anything else on the road. The hardware was always there. The engineering challenge was getting the software calibration right for a vehicle that breaks every acoustic convention in the automotive playbook.

For current Premium AWD and Cyberbeast owners, this is a free upgrade that should arrive via an over-the-air update in the near future. For anyone shopping for Cybertruck wheels and tires, this is another reason to think carefully about how your wheel and tire choices affect overall cabin comfort.

We will keep tracking this update and report back once owners start seeing ANC go live. In the meantime, browse our full selection of Cybertruck wheels and accessories at CybertruckWheels.com. We know you’ll find something you like!