The all-electric Tesla Model S retails for $105,000 in its top-spec P85D guise. At that price point, the electric vehicle (EV) isn't exactly affordable for most. Mattel solves the problem by making a Hot Wheels version.
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Mattel rolls out a @Hot_Wheels Tesla Model S for fans big and small https://t.co/zqhbeGf8hk pic.twitter.com/mgVowEd57b
— Bloomberg Business (@business) June 19, 2015
"The toy car retails for $1.09, compared [to] about $100,000 for a fully loaded all-wheel-drive Model S P85D," Bloomberg said. Although a toy, it isn't just meant for children. Adults are also expected to get one for themselves.
Mattel and Tesla Motors collaborated on the toy car, a 1/64th scale version of the actual model. Reportedly, it comes in two colors - silver and red - and based on the range-topping P85D performance model. It even has the red-lined sporty alloy wheels.
"Tesla designers came into our studio," Hot Wheels senior vice president and general manager Chris Down told Bloomberg adding, "To a kid, it has to look like 'Wow, that is like a life-size Tesla Model S.'"
According to CNN Money, Mattel's other toy car brand Matchbox also has its own Tesla Model S toy car of the same size.
It's not the first time a Hot Wheels version of a Tesla car was launched. In 2008, the Tesla Roadster rolled out. As per Bloomberg, those toy cars now cost anywhere between $30 and $50. It remains to be seen if the Model S will attain the same collectability.
Electric cars such as the Model S are known for their near-instant torque delivery and this was put to the test once again. Automotive blog CarScoops reported that a P85D slugged it out with American muscle on a 1/8 mile drag race. The EV battled with drag-ready muscle cars and a few pick-up trucks as well.
But how did the Tesla Model S do? It reportedly made it all the way to the semi-finals. Watch the video here and see it for yourself.
