Tesla launches electric quad bike
Electric car giant Tesla has produced an electric ATV for kids, but a full-size version could be on the wayIn the absence of the delayed Tesla Cybertruck ute, the US electric car-maker has launched the Tesla Cyberquad – a pure-electric ATV for kids with a 16km/h top speed, 24km driving range and a hefty $US1900 ($A2700) price tag.
Introduced ahead of the Christmas holidays, early reports suggest the first batch of Cyberquads sold out just days after going on sale.
While this version of the Cyberquad is kid-friendly, Tesla did show off a full-size version as a concept back in 2019 when it first unveiled the Cybertruck.
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Claimed to have been designed to fit in the bed of the much-delayed Tesla Cybertruck that may not be seen in Australia before 2025, the full-size Cyberquad concept looked suspiciously like a Yamaha, but no further information has been released about it.
The junior Cyberquad has been developed in partnership with American toy company Radio Flyer, which is most famous for its red trikes, wagons and bicycles.
Marking the second time Tesla and Red Flyer have teamed up after the US toy giant produced a ride-on Tesla Model S back in 2016, the Cyberquad ATV has a cushioned saddle, adjustable suspension and a rear disc brake.
Powered by a removable 36-volt lithium-ion battery pack, the little quad bike has an impressive 24km range (for a toy) and can be detuned to have a top speed of 8km/h for younger users.
A full top-up for the Cyberquad using a household plug socket is said to take around five hours.
Developed for kids aged eight and up, the Tesla quad is capable of being ridden by riders up to 68kg in weight and pays homage to the Cybertruck with its angular shape.
It is unclear if the Cyberquad will be available in Australia.
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