Author: Rob Stumpf/The Drive | Released on December 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM
This story originally appeared on The Drive.
Remember the Tesla Cyberquad? Of course you know! In addition to breaking the truck's allegedly unbreakable windows, this was "another thing" Tesla did during the Cybertruck show. Well, after two years of waiting, Cyberquad is here. Kind of.
On Thursday, Tesla and Radio Flyer announced the launch of a bite-sized version of Cyberquad as a riding toy for parents who can’t wait for their children.
Equipped with a 36-volt battery, the Mini Cyberquad can sprint around the block at speeds of up to 10 mph-with the push of a switch, the speed can be limited to 5 mph. Its lithium-ion battery can provide up to 15 miles of cruising range between two charges, enough to browse nearby areas or some rugged terrain.
Cyberquad is also equipped with pneumatic tires, welded steel frame, adjustable suspension and rear disc brakes. Most importantly, the body maintains the original cyberpunk design and retains the cool stripes of the headlights and taillights.
Those who want to buy one for their children are out of luck at least temporarily if they haven't ordered it yet. According to Tesla's website, they are all sold out despite the asking price of $1,900. This is almost four times the price of Radio Flyer's Tesla Model S; in addition, some assembly is required.
According to the website, those who did buy it for Christmas cannot guarantee that they will receive it by then.
However, this is a cool little Easter egg-Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen (Franz von Holzhausen) appeared to hide a real Cyberquad. Some frame-by-frame photos of the larger machine seem to match Tesla's prototype displayed at the Cybertruck show, and it is said that the following is the Yamaha Raptor.
There is no news about when the full-size Cyberquad will debut, but with two new factories preparing to go online and a large backlog of products, it may take a while for the adult version to be available.
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