Tesla Model S Radio Flyer: Ludicrous Mode For JuniorTesla Model S Radio Flyer: Ludicrous Mode For Junior

Now there’s a Tesla electric car for people that aren’t even old enough to drive yet.
Radio Flyer collaborated with Tesla to make a Model S for kids, and it could be the perfect way to indoctrinate tomorrow’s potential electric-car buyers while they’re young.
Unlike many other toy cars, Radio Flyer can also claim that the pint-sized Model S uses the same type of powertrain as the real thing.
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That’s not the only thing the Radio Flyer Model S has in common with the full-size car.
It has a front trunk–or “frunk,” as Tesla owners affectionately call it–and three exterior paint colors based on colors offered on the real Model S.
Those include Midnight Silver Metallic, Deep Blue Metallic, and Red Multi-Coat.
Tesla Model S for kids by Radio FlyerOther notable features including working headlights, forward and reverse gears, and a sound system that can play music from MP3 players or smartphones.
Performance falls a bit short of the “Ludicrous” mode of the Model S P90D, which is probably just as well for nervous parents.
The Radio Flyer Model S can be limited to 3 mph for “beginners,” or achieve an unrestricted top speed of 6 mph.
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There’s also a weight limit of 81 pounds, so this thing really is just for kids.
While it is more affordable than a real car, the Radio Flyer Model S still starts at a substantial $499.
And like a real car, that price can be inflated with some optional extras.
2016 Tesla Model SA 190-watt-hour lithium-ion battery can be specified for $50, in place of the standard 140-Wh battery.
That allows for a bit more playtime, and seems to indicate that range anxiety can be an issue even when it comes to toy electric cars.
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Other options include silver turbine wheels–in place of the standard black wheels–for $15, and a car cover that costs $50.
A custom license plate and parking sign can also be had–for $15 and $25, respectively.
Radio Flyer is accepting pre-orders for the Model S now, and plans to ship the first ones in May.

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