When Tesla rolled out its Cyberquad alongside the grand reveal of its Cybertruck, the small electric four-wheeler somehow seemed almost more far-fetched than the electric pickup truck to its side. And while there’s still no clear date for when Tesla will eventually bring that awesome looking electric ATV to market, there’s a kids’ version that has already hit the ground rolling thanks to a partnership with Radio Flyer.
I had the chance to test out the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids recently, and I’m here to say that it’s so much fun even as an adult rider that it was hard to give up the saddle and let the kids have a turn riding it!
Keep in mind that the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids is ostensibly a kids toy, and so it’s nowhere close to the real thing in terms of size or power.
I’d call it about 1:2 scale or so. It’s large enough that I could still ride it, but I’m also 5’7″ (170 cm), so I’m not that far from kid-sized either. My 6′ (182 cm) brother-in-law managed on it, though I think he’d fit better on the real thing.
But of course, this isn’t really designed for adults anyways, so the size makes sense. My 8 and 10-year old nephews were a perfect match for it, once I finally let them have a go.
You can see the whole family testing it out in my video review below, which I’d recommend checking out to get a true sense of how awesome this little electric ATV really is. Then keep reading for all of the nitty-gritty details about this awesome electric four-wheeler.
This thing is theoretically made for kids, but don’t confuse it with some weak 12V Powerwheels ride on toy.
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, which was co-developed by Radio Flyer and Tesla, has some real power. That’s thanks to its 36V electrical system and 500W continuous-rated motor.
There are two speed settings, one for 5 mph (8 km/h) and one for 10 mph (16 km/h). You’ll only ever use the higher speed setting (at least, that’s how we used it). Perhaps if you put a really young child on there or one who doesn’t have the responsibility that 10 mph speeds command, then the low speed limit might be useful.
The say you’ll get 15 miles (25 km) of range from the 288 Wh battery when using the low-speed setting. Considering the battery could last basically all afternoon while we were riding in high-mode, it doesn’t appear to drain the charge that much faster.
I also love that it uses a lithium-ion battery, unlike almost all children’s ride-on electric toys that use lead acid batteries.
There’s a single disc brake on the solid rear axle and it seems work quite well, bringing the quad to a quick stop.
The big ol’ chunky tires work great off-road, even if most people will use the Cyberquad to terrorize their local neighborhood sidewalks. There’s even rear suspension, though it’s not independent suspension due to the single rear swingarm setup. The suspension is at least adjustable, meaning you can play with the pre-load to dial it in for the weight of different kids (or adults).
With a 150 lb rating (68 kg), I was about one sandwich away from being within the limit, so I considered that close enough. That meant it was time for me to get the first experience on the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids. (Hey, I have to make sure its safe before I put the kids on it, right?!)
Immediately upon blipping the throttle on the right handlebar, you realize this isn’t any ordinary kids toy – it has some serious power behind it that gets it up to its 10 mph speed quickly. I’m sure it wants to go even faster, but they’ve got it programmed to not let kids go too wild.
Even at its max weight capacity, it pulled me along effortlessly – it slows down a bit in dirt and tall grass, but not terribly noticeably.
It even has enough power to pull me up a 30% grade, which I created by driving it up a couple 2x6s into the bed of my mini electric pickup truck. There’s nothing like feeling of achieving that perfect fit of a mini Cyberquad in a mini electric truck.
The fact that this “kids toy” can pull an adult through grass and dirt (and up a big ramp) is pretty darn impressive.
When it came time for the kids to try it, the performance seemed even better. They come in at less than half my weight, which means the little electric quad really flies.
Cruising grassy knolls in the local park felt like the native habitat of the Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, and the cushioned seat helped make up for the modest suspension.
Between the spring, the air-filled tires and the seat, there was enough cushion for a pretty decent ride even over small roots and divots.
Anything bigger sent the kids bouncing a bit, but they’re young. They’ll be fine.
The quad is only big enough for one rider, but that doesn’t mean it can’t tow more.
We hitched our little red wagon to the back of it and got even more Radio Flyer goodness going as the kids towed each other around the neighborhood. Again, this ain’t no weak Powerwheels. Tesla wasn’t going to put their name on an EV unless it was good. And this thing is great.
The only downside is it also comes with a Tesla price. You’ll want to sit down for this: It’s priced at $1,900. Or at least, it was.
Tesla started listing some products for sale in the cryptocurrency DOGE, meaning now the Cyberquad for Kids costs 14135 DOGE, or approximately US $2,100.
The only other wrinkle is that these things are now sold out and have turned into unobtainium. The only place you can find one, if you’re lucky, is for resale on sites like eBay. They’re also commanding several thousand dollars over MSRP, so its probably better to just wait for Radio Flyer to make more of these.
In the meantime, you can at least put your kids in a little red wagon and make Cyberquad whirring noises while they fly downhill.
It’s a lot cheaper, though not nearly as radical-looking.
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Tesla’s most unique vehicle yet has been downsized.
The Tesla Cyberquad, first unveiled in November 2019, is an all-terrain vehicle companion for the Tesla Cybertruck. Ahead of the Cybertruck and Cyberquad’s launch, Tesla has released a smaller version to tide people over — the Cyberquad for Kids, which launched in December.
Cybertruck production is expected to begin in 2022: while the Cyberquad is expected to be offered initially as a Cybertruck accessory, it’s unclear if it will hit roads at the same time.
When customers purchase the all-electric pickup truck, they’ll have the option to add on the much smaller electric ATV as an extra purchase. Press images show the Cyberquad is small enough to fit in the Cybertruck’s rear bed.
The vehicle seems to be a unique move from Tesla, which until now has focused mostly on cars and trucks. But while early analysis suggested the Cyberquad may be a slightly tweaked version of an existing ATV, Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently revealed it offers previously unknown benefits.
“The ATV is an interesting design challenge because ATVs are pretty dangerous,” Musk said at the October 7 annual Tesla shareholder meeting. “We want to make an ATV that is the least dangerous.”
Until its launch, fans will have to make do with the Cyberquad for Kids.
Amid a marketplace already filled with a variety of electric ATVs — competitors that were somewhat unfazed when Inverse spoke to them in January 2020 — here’s how Tesla plans to set itself apart.
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At the original unveiling, Tesla was rather tight-lipped about the Cyberquad. Musk demonstrated how the ATV could charge from the Cybertruck itself, thanks to 110-volt and 240-volt outlets. It can also fit in the truck’s rear, thanks to its 100 feet of cubic storage space.
Following the unveiling, YouTube account HyperChange got up-close with the pre-release model:
The video sparked speculation that the Cyberquad could be a modified Yamaha 700 Raptor ATV.
In a statement to Fox News Auto, Yamaha said at the time:
“We have no affiliation with the ATV concept Tesla recently unveiled, but it’s not surprising they might take cues from Yamaha’s Raptor 700, as it’s been the best-selling sport ATV for many years now.”
Little is known at this stage, but in 2019 Musk confirmed via Twitter it can carry two people.
During the company’s 2021 annual shareholder meeting, Musk explained the Cyberquad will have a “really low center of gravity.” This will be because the electric vehicle’s battery pack will be placed down low.
Musk also hinted that the company plans to “do some things with the suspension.” He didn’t specify what sort of things, but did claim that “it’s going to be the ATV that won’t roll.”
The Tesla Cyberquad will initially be sold as an accessory to the Tesla Cybertruck.Tesla
The Cyberquad will initially be sold as an accessory for the Cybertruck.
The truck itself is expected to start at $39,990. Tesla originally announced production would start in late 2021, but this has since moved back to 2022.
Rather curiously, Electrek reported in October that Tesla appears to have removed the price and specs for the Cybertruck from its website this week.
That could mean the price and specs are set to change ahead of launch.
In July, during the company’s second-quarter 2021 earnings call, Tesla’s vice president of vehicle engineering Lars Moravy claimed Tesla will move into the “beta stages” of Cybertruck production this year.
But during the 2021 recent shareholder meeting, Musk explained that the Cybertruck will more likely start production in 2022, before reaching high volumes of production in 2023.
As Tesla works to ramp up production of the Model Y at its Texas facilities, it seems the Cybertruck and accompanying Cyberquad may not hit roads for some time.
Unexpectedly released in December 2021, the Cyberquad for Kids is a $1,900 toy version of the larger ATV. It’s an all-electric vehicle capable of moving 15 miles between charges, with a 36-volt lithium-ion battery. It has a top speed of 10 mph, capable of dropping down to five mph with a settings switch.
The Cyberquad for Kids features four wheels, two 16-inch tires on the front and two 14-inch tires on the rear. It has a cushioned seat, adjustable suspension, rear disk braking, and LED light bars on the front and rear.
It’s designed for children ages eight and above, and can carry a weight of up to 150 pounds. The vehicle is produced by Radio Flyer, a toy manufacturer that also created Model S and Model Y toys.
The ATV seems small, and thankfully the full-size Cyberquad is likely to be a lot bigger. Musk previously revealed that the
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A Cyberquad children's electric vehicle modeled after Tesla has been on sale on the automaker's website for some time, but the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that the model does not meet safety standards for children's ATVs.
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Although the ATV-style electric vehicle that Tesla announced with its Cybertruck was also sold in the automaker's online store, it was actually made by Radio Flyer. This company, which is best known for its classic red vans, is currently in the process of recalling. nine0003
Kids' Cyberquad has an "all steel frame", electric drivetrain and can reach speeds of up to 16 km/h. According to the CPSC, it did not meet federal standards for "mechanical suspension" and "maximum tire pressure" for children's ATVs, and does not have a "CPSC-approved ATV action plan" (containing instructions for drivers, safety information, age recommendations, and more). ).
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According to the Radio Flyer website, Tesla's primary role in product development was to advise on the "general look" of the product.
Radio Flyer informs that Cyberquad owners should immediately stop using them and remove the engine controller (the company promises to compensate the money when the controller is returned). You can apply for a refund on the website. nine0003
According to the Commission, about 5,000 ATVs were affected by the recall. The good news is that no one was seriously injured while using it. However, Radio Flyer likely received one report that the Cyberquad rolled over while an adult and a child were riding it at the same time, resulting in a bruised shoulder.
TheATV is not the first Radio Flyer product to look like Tesla. The company also sells a non-off-road children's Model S with a top speed of 10 km/h, as well as a pedal-powered product called My First Model Y. nine0003
Tesla also announced a recall of its adult vehicles, announcing that about 24,000 Model 3s were experiencing seat belt problems.
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Tesla continues to amaze the world public.
Take a look at the recent limited edition Cyberwhistle. Today, the company marked the announcement of a more practical Cyberquad device. This is an electric quad bike that can already be ordered in the US for 1900 dollars. Deliveries of the Cyberquad will begin within two to four weeks, according to Tesla.
Unfortunately, Tesla hasn't said if the Cyberquad will be sold in other markets. Like the aforementioned whistle, Tesla focused on the design of the Cybertruck when creating the Cyberquad, which the company has not yet released. The Cyberquad has a steel body, sharp edges and LED headlights in the form of a horizontal snake front and rear.
The Cyberquad also has adjustable suspension as well as rear disc brakes and a padded seat. Presumably, the ATV has a power reserve of about 24 kilometers and a speed of up to 16 km / h. Cyberquad has three speed modes: 8 km/h, 16 km/h and reverse, which is also limited to 8 km/h. nine0003
