The Tesla Cybertruck was never as affordable as Elon Musk envisioned back in 2019, when the angular electric pickup truck was unveiled as a concept. Now, though, the American EV maker is selling a sub-$1,000 miniature version of the controversial model, right on the verge of its discontinuation.
The Tesla Cybertruck RC Racer was added to the company’s web shop today, as spotted by Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt on X. The 1:10-scale remote-controlled EV features all-wheel drive, a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, and independent suspension with plenty of travel.
The company claims its RC Racer’s 2.4-gigaherz radio system can maintain high-speed stability at distances of up to 326 feet (100 meters), while an optional Gyro feature adds counter-steering to help prevent spinouts.
A single brushless motor sends power to both axles through a set of drive shafts, enabling a top speed of 37 miles per hour (60 kilometers per hour). That’s very impressive, and it makes the small-scale Cybertruck faster than all low-speed vehicles (LSVs) in the United States, which are capped at just 25 mph.
Tesla bundles a USB-C charger in the box, which is a welcome addition in a world where smartphone makers are no longer including charging cables, let alone charging bricks. The Cybertruck RC Racer has an advertised run time of up to 20 minutes, and judging from the promotional video posted on the company’s website, it looks like a ton of fun.
To charge the battery, the polycarbonate body needs to be removed from the chassis via the quick-release clips.
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