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The Tesla Cyberquad is an electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV) concept presented by Tesla, Inc., at the Tesla Cybertruck's November 2019 unveiling. Concluding the presentation at the company's design studio in Hawthorne, California, CEO Elon Musk announced "one more thing", at which point the ATV was shown being loaded onto the back of the Cybertruck. Observers have pointed to elements seen at the unveiling indicating that the Cyberquad prototype had been built by swapping the powerplant and plastics on a Yamaha Raptor.[1] Certain images from the rear suggest the vehicle also appears to have a powertrain borrowed from Zero Motorcycles.
| Tesla Cyberquad | |
|---|---|
 A Cyberquad on display at the unveiling event | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Also called | Tesla ATV |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | All-terrain vehicle |
The ATV was mentioned in the specifications for the Cybertruck; the Cybertruck was described as having "space for your toolbox, tire and Cyberquad, with room to spare".[2][3] One day later, Musk tweeted, "Tesla 2 person electric ATV will come at first as an option for Cybertruck."[4] The ATV can charge in the bed of the Tesla Cybertruck from its 120 or 240 volt charging system.[5][6] Pricing was not mentioned. It is likely that the Cyberquad might not be available until Production of the Cybertruck range extender begins in early 2025.
The trademark "Cyberquad" was registered in November 2019.[7] During Tesla's 2020 Battery Day Event, Musk brought a prototype of the Cyberquad for investors. He announced that the Cyberquad would be available as an optional accessory for the Cybertruck in late 2021.[8][9] Musk mentioned the Cyberquad again at the 2021 shareholder meeting in October, but he provided no further details on the production start.[10]
Charging
editThe ATV can charge in the bed of the Tesla Cybertruck from its 120 or 240 volt charging system.[11][12]
Cyberquad for Kids
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During Cyber week at the start of December 2021 Tesla released a scaled-down Cyberquad for Kids (Model 914) mini-ATV designed for children. The smaller ATV was announced as limited to a top speed of 10 miles per hour (16 km/h), with a passenger weight limit of 150 pounds (68 kg), and a price of $1,900. Product purchase was only available to those with an existing Tesla purchase or reservation and initial production sold out on the first day, before being opened up again.[13] Cyberquad for Kids was the third Tesla product produced by Radio Flyer for Tesla.[14] The battery operates at 36 volts, with 0.288 kilowatt-hours (288 Wh) of electrical capacity giving a range of up to 15 miles (24 km) or approximately one hour of use per charge.[15] There are two speed settings, one for 5 mph (8 km/h) and one for 10 mph (16 km/h).[16] On October 27, 2022, the Cyberquad for Kids was recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for failing to comply with safety requirements for youth ATVs, including mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure.[17] The Cyberquad for Kids (Model 915) was made available for purchase again in November 2023, with the clarification that it is a toy, not an ATV. As of September 2024, it is priced at $1,650 in the U.S.
See also
edit- Nikola Zero, an all-electric battery-powered off-road sport UTV
References
edit- ^ Jacobs, Caleb (23 November 2019). "It Looks Like the Tesla Cyberquad ATV Is Actually a Yamaha Raptor Underneath". The Drive. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Koetsier, John. "Tesla ATV: Elon Musk's 'One More Thing' Is an ATV That Fits In Cybertruck". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ "Tesla unveils stunning electric ATV 'Cyberquad' with its pickup truck". Electrek. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ "Elon Musk confirms Tesla's 'Cyberquad' as a Cybertruck accessory". Engadget. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
- ^ Brown, Mike (10 December 2019). "Tesla Cyberquad: specs, seats and release date for surprise electric ATV". Inverse. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ Silvestro, Brian (2019-11-22). "Tesla Built an ATV That Fits Into the Back of the Cybertruck". Road & Track. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ Cyberquad, filed November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Tesla Battery Day recap: Model S Plaid and a $25,000 EV lead the big news". September 22, 2020.
- ^ "Tesla brings Roadster, Cybertruck prototypes and more to Battery Day". September 22, 2020.
- ^ "2021 Shareholder Meeting". Tesla. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ Brown, Mike. "Tesla Cyberquad: specs, seats and release date for surprise electric ATV". Inverse. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ Silvestro, Brian (2019-11-22). "Tesla Built an ATV That Fits Into the Back of the Cybertruck". Road & Track. Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ Ritschel, Chelsea (2021-12-02). "Tesla's new $1,900 Cyberquad for children appears to sell out within hours". The Independent. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ "Radio Flyer Expands Partnership with Tesla to Launch Cyberquad for Kids" (Press release). 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ Specifications (PDF). Cyberquad assembly instructions (Manual). 2021-11-08. p. 20. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
model: #914 … Register this product at www.radioflyer.com/register … Max Load Capacity 150.0 lbs (68.0 kg) … Max Speed 10 mph / 16.1 kmph … Battery 36V 288Wh Lithium ion
- ^ "Tesla Cyberquad for Kids review: A mini electric ATV that's so much fun I stole it from the kids!". 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- ^ "Radio Flyer Recalls Cyberquad for Kids, Due to Violations of Federal Safety Standard for All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Risk of Injury; Sold Exclusively Online by Tesla" (PDF). Radio Flyer. 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2022-11-02.[dead link]
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