If you can't afford a Tesla car,
fret not, maybe your kid will soon be able to drive one. The American car
company has partnered with toy-maker Radio Flyer to produce the Tesla Model S
for kids. Radio Flyer has begun taking pre-orders for the miniature Tesla Model
S, which will ship in May at a price point of $499 (roughly Rs. 34,100).
Radio Flyer announced on Tuesday
that it has partnered with Tesla to produce the first toy-car for kids aged
between three to eight. As pictured above, the car has a seat mounted at the
back side of the car, and the front gates are presumably gimmicky. But it looks
elegant, regardless. "The baby Model S is quite fun," Tesla CEO Elon
Musk tweeted.
The kids' run-on will offer a
top speed of 6 miles per hour - unlike Tesla's high-end model that goes from 0
to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. Parents can lower the speed limit of their kid's car
to 3 miles per hour.
Staying true to its ethos, even
the Tesla Model S for kids utilises lithium ion batteries for power. The
company says that you can buy a more enhanced battery, which would offer 50
percent more drive time, for $50 (roughly Rs. 3,450). The car weighs roughly
around 37kg.
It will be available in three
colour options: Red, Blue, and Silver. Interested purchasers will be able to
purchase a range of accessories such as license plates, car covers, and parking
signs.
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