Tesla Flying Roadster: Performance vs Thrust vs Rocket
Tesla’s new Roadster separates Performance, Thrust and Rocket. Here is what the prototype’s flight claim, hardware and US reservations actually mean.
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Tesla’s New Roadster Can Fly. Its CEO’s Reputation Cannot.
Nine years. It took Elon nine years to remember he was supposed to ship a Roadster. Announced in 2017, the second-generation car came with bold promises. Promises Elon made and conveniently forgot, like the crewed Mars mission he targeted for 2024, or the coast-to-coast self-driving demo he promised by the end of 2017. He’s a genius at moving the goalpost, and he has the attention span of a toddler. In those nine years, he moved Tesla HQ to Texas, launched a Roadster into outer space, bought Twitter, bankrolled a presidential campaign to the tune of $200 million, fronted DOGE, and folded xAI into SpaceX, whose IPO made him the world’s first trillionaire. Somehow, delivering the second Roadster never made the list.
On Thursday, he remembered the Roadster still had reservations sitting for nearly a decade. So he did what he always does: razzle-dazzle, fanfare, and a stunt big enough to bury nine years of broken timelines. The car Tesla showed on October 15 differs from the 2017 pitch, though not in ways worth cheering. Range drops from 620 miles to over 300, and seats drop from four to two at most. The 0-60 is better, with Tesla claiming under 1.6 seconds on the base car, under 0.9 on Thrust, and under 0.59 on Rocket, but the last two trims aren’t approved for road use. Impressive on paper, but just like the 2017 Roadster, all this is only on paper.
The flying trim has no reserve button and no road approval
Tesla is selling the Roadster in three trims, and the one that flies is the one you can’t reserve. The Rocket trim seats one, runs ten cold-gas thrusters fed by 600 liters (roughly 158 gallons) of compressed air, and carries an invite only label where the reserve button should be. The $250,000 Thrust trim adds rear thrusters for sub-one-second launches (sort of like afterburners on a jet), meanwhile the $50,000 Performance trim reservation gets no thrusters. Tesla says none of the thruster packs are approved for road use, and no human was driving during the Waco demo. There’s still no price, battery size, or powertrain info for any trim. My bet is that Rocket ends up a mod a handful of invitees get 5-6 years after the base car.
Design school drills one question into you early: who is this for? A feature Tesla itself says isn’t approved for road use, offered to people who can’t even reserve it, answers with a shrug. Tesla credits the SR-71 and F-35, though the wedge owes a visible debt to the Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me, which Musk owns and put on display. Every usable void in the car is packed with carbon fiber overwrapped pressure vessels, the same type behind multiple SpaceX rocket explosions. Musk has said safety is not the main goal, which at least explains the packaging. It’s like ordering a sofa and receiving a trampoline show: great theater, and still no price.
Nine years of slipped dates and a spec sheet that shrank
Tesla revealed this Roadster as a surprise at the end of the 2017 Semi event and promised deliveries within a few years. Buyers put down $50,000 deposits, and some paid $250,000 for one of 1,000 Founders Series cars. Musk then delayed the car in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, while Tesla fought through Model 3 production hell and moved on to the Model Y and Cybertruck. Last year he promised a reveal by the end of 2025, then pushed it to April 1, 2026, saying an April Fools’ event would give him some deniability. Planning your own launch around deniability is a bold strategy. Severe weather bumped the October 1 date, and the real show finally happened October 15.
The 2017 pitch listed 620 miles of range, a top speed above 250 mph, four seats, and a $200,000 base price. Today’s version quotes over 300 miles of range (Tesla’s figure, with no test cycle named), over 230 mph, two seats at most, and no price at all. The deposit is still $50,000, so anyone holding a 2017 reservation has been lending Tesla that money interest free since before the Model Y existed. In fairness, the base car now beats the 1.9-second 0-60 promised in 2017, and the stunt car clearly works. Marques Brownlee, one of the customers vocal about the delays, summed up the mood by asking whether the whole thing was a prank.
Elon’s graveyard of dead promises
In 2016, Tesla told buyers every car it built had the hardware for full self-driving, and it later sold the package for up to $15,000. In April 2019, Musk promised over a million robotaxis on the road by 2020. He has since admitted that the HW3 computer in millions of those cars can’t deliver unsupervised driving. A California judge ruled the name itself misleading. The DMV gave Tesla 60 days to fix its marketing or face a 30-day sales suspension. Tesla now sells it as Full Self-Driving (Supervised), which is a lot of parentheses for a promise that began without any.
Musk targeted a crewed Mars mission for 2024, then floated an uncrewed 50-50 shot at late 2026, and in February SpaceX shifted its focus to the Moon. He said Mars would now take 20 years or more. On Optimus, he promised 1,000 or more robots working at Tesla in 2025, then said in January 2026 they were still R&D units doing no useful work. Robotaxis are the bright spot, since they now run without safety drivers in a few cities. That’s still a long way from the half of the country he promised. Each broken promise gets swapped for a bigger one, which is a handy way to keep the old ones from getting audited.
Why a flying car won’t change Elon’s true legacy
Back in December 2024 before DOGE officially existed, Musk and Trump attacked a bipartisan spending deal as bloated, and Republican leaders dropped it, resulting in the gutting of funding for pediatric cancer research. The casualties included an extension for the NIH’s Gabriella Miller Kids First program, named for a 10-year-old who died of a brain tumor. Nancy Goodman, who lost her own child to cancer at 10, asked how anyone cuts cancer research in the name of efficiency. The Senate passed a pared-back version two days later, but the Give Kids a Chance Act took until February 2026 to become law. Once DOGE got going, NIH announced a 15% overhead cap that Fred Hutch said would erase about $125 million a year for its cancer center.
USDA canceled about $660 million for Local Food for Schools and $420 million for a companion food bank program, just as the administration and DOGE said they were slashing waste. One school district lost $100,000 it had planned to spend on local beef and produce for student meals. The Waco crowd cheered a car leaping over a Cybertruck, and I sat there in admiration too. A good design improves someone’s life, and a stunt car with no price, no road approval, and a 2028 date hasn’t improved anyone’s yet. The Roadster can fly. Its CEO’s reputation stays on the ground, parked next to the cancer bill and the school food money.
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Tesla’s new roadster employs SpaceX thrusters to perform midair flips, reach 60 MPH in 0.81 seconds
Tesla’s second-generation Roadster is taking the idea of a performance car in an unexpected direction. At a demonstration held at a SpaceX test facility in McGregor, Texas, on October 15, the electric coupe was shown performing midair rotations, clearing other cars, and driving upside down on a specially designed ramp. The stunts rely on technology developed with SpaceX, giving the Roadster capabilities that go well beyond those of a conventional electric sports car.
The airborne manoeuvres are made possible by compressed-air thrusters mounted around the vehicle. Instead of using wings or rotors, the system releases pressurised gas through strategically positioned nozzles to generate short bursts of thrust. These help lift the car, control its orientation in the air, and assist with forward acceleration. Tesla has described the system as capable of producing 80 kilonewtons of thrust, although the company has yet to publish a complete set of production specifications.
Designer: Tesla
The demonstration included a corkscrew-like rotation before the Roadster returned to the ground. While the footage gives an idea of what the system can do, it does not establish that the car can sustain flight. The current concept is closer to a road-going vehicle with limited airborne capability than a flying car in the usual sense. The compressed-air tanks also need to be replenished, adding another practical consideration to the system.
Another unusual feature is the car’s ability to travel upside down along a purpose-built ramp. An active suction system beneath the chassis pulls the vehicle towards the surface, helping it maintain contact where conventional aerodynamic downforce would be insufficient. Elon Musk has claimed that the system can deliver more than 2 Gs of cornering grip. Its effectiveness on ordinary roads, however, remains unproven.
The Roadster’s exterior still follows the proportions of a low-slung sports coupe, with angular bodywork, upward-opening doors, and a deployable rear spoiler. The design has to accommodate more than batteries and electric motors, though. Compressed-air tanks, thrusters, and the associated control systems introduce packaging challenges, while the suction hardware adds another layer of mechanical complexity.
Tesla has also claimed a 0–60 mph time of 0.81 seconds when using the thruster-assisted setup. That figure has not been independently verified as a production-car performance result. The company has outlined Performance, Thrust, and Rocket configurations, with the most extreme version expected to include additional thrusters for vertical movement. Final specifications, pricing, and the precise capabilities of each version remain unconfirmed.
There are practical questions that the demonstration cannot answer. Powerful gas discharges, the demands of controlling the car in midair, and the consequences of a failed manoeuvre would all require careful engineering and testing. Any airborne function would also face regulatory hurdles before it could be used outside a controlled facility.
Tesla is targeting production in 2028, but the Roadster’s final form is still uncertain. The thruster system is an intriguing engineering experiment, though fitting it into a usable, road-legal car will be a different challenge from demonstrating what it can do on a closed test course.
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Tesla Dropped a $225 Kids Bike That’s Already Worth $8,000
When Tesla drops something new, the internet tends to spiral. Sometimes that’s deserved, sometimes it’s a little much. But I’ll say this: the Tesla Balance Bike for Kids landed last week and the reaction makes complete sense to me, even if the bike itself is a little absurd.
Let’s set the scene. On July 16, Tesla quietly added a balance bike to its official shop, priced at $225. It’s designed for children between two and five years old, features a lightweight magnesium frame, five adjustable seat heights, and the Tesla wordmark stamped on the side with the signature “T” logo on the front. No pedals. No motor. No battery. Just a very sleek, very branded piece of equipment for a toddler to scoot around on. It was sold out within days, and eBay listings are already floating around for as much as $8,265. Yes. Eight thousand dollars. For a children’s balance bike.
Designer: Tesla
I want to be clear that the bike itself is not a bad product. A magnesium frame is genuinely impressive at this price point and for this type of product. Magnesium is lighter than both aluminum and steel while still being structurally solid, which actually matters a lot when a two-year-old is trying to figure out how gravity works. Balance bikes work because children push themselves forward with their feet and learn to steer and stabilize before ever touching a pedal. Weight is the enemy of that process. A lighter frame means less frustration and a faster learning curve, so using magnesium here is not just a styling choice; it is a practical one.
The five adjustable seat heights are another smart detail. The bike is supposed to grow with the child across those early years rather than becoming obsolete the moment your kid hits a growth spurt. At $225, you’d expect it to last at least a few seasons, and the design accommodates that.
But here’s where I start to have mixed feelings. The design language is unmistakably Tesla. Clean, minimal, slightly futuristic, and built around the brand as much as the product itself. That’s fine for adults who’ve chosen to invest in the Tesla ecosystem. For a toddler, the “T” logo on the front doesn’t mean much yet. So who is this bike really for? I’d argue it’s mostly for the parents. It’s a lifestyle object dressed up as a children’s product, which isn’t necessarily wrong, but it’s worth naming. That’s also the reason it sold out so fast and why resellers are already treating it like a limited sneaker drop. The product value isn’t just in the magnesium frame or the adjustable seat. It’s in the logo. And a lot of people clearly want that. That’s not a criticism. Brand value is real, even when it takes the shape of a toddler’s first bike.
For $225, the bike lands at a premium relative to average balance bikes on the market, which typically run anywhere from $50 to $150. You’re paying a significant markup for the branding, and I don’t think Tesla is hiding that. The product doesn’t pretend to be competing with generic options. It knows its buyer. That kind of confidence is either admirable or a little audacious depending on where you’re standing. If you’re a Tesla owner, or even just a Tesla fan, this bike makes total sense as a purchase. The design is clean, the materials are quality, and it’s the kind of thing that photographs beautifully next to a Model Y in the driveway. That’s part of the pitch, whether or not it’s stated outright.
For everyone else, I’d say the bike is a perfectly fine product at a price you’re paying partly for aesthetics and partly for the story of handing your two-year-old something built by the same brand as their parent’s car. Is that worth $225 to you? That’s a personal call. Shipping is expected to begin in late August. If you missed the initial drop, you’ll either have to wait for a restock or politely decline to spend eight thousand dollars on eBay.
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Tesla’s $350 Pickleball Paddle Is Peak Design Absurdity
When your car company starts selling pickleball paddles, you know we’ve officially entered a new dimension of brand expansion. Tesla, the same company that brought us electric vehicles and the occasional flamethrower, has teamed up with Selkirk Sport to create the Tesla Plaid Pickleball Paddle, a limited-edition piece of sports equipment that costs more than some people’s monthly car payments.
Let’s talk about that price tag first. At $350, this paddle is basically the Hermès Birkin of the pickleball world. For context, professional tennis players like Carlos Alcaraz swing rackets that cost $299. But here we are, in a timeline where a paddle designed to hit a plastic ball over a net somehow commands a higher price than equipment used at Wimbledon. The paddle sold out in under three hours during its initial release, which either says something profound about consumer behavior or absolutely nothing at all.
Designers: Tesla and Selkirk Sport
So what exactly are you getting for that eye-watering price? According to Tesla and Selkirk, this isn’t just some branded merchandise with a logo slapped on it. This is apparently a genuine engineering collaboration that involved actual wind tunnel testing. Yes, the same aerodynamic technology that helps Tesla vehicles slice through air resistance has now been applied to your weekend hobby. The paddle features an elongated form with an open-air throat design and rounded, edgeless perimeter, all calculated to reduce drag while increasing your reach on the court.
The specifications read like something from a tech blog rather than a sports equipment catalog. We’re talking about a two-ply carbon fiber face, a full-foam core, and Selkirk’s patent-pending InfiniGrit Surface designed to generate spin. There’s also a MOI Tuning System integrated into the design, because apparently moment of inertia is now a critical concern when you’re playing a sport that was invented in someone’s backyard. The paddle weighs between 7.8 and 8.1 ounces, measures 16.4 inches by 7.5 inches, and comes USAP approved, which means it’s actually legal for official tournament play.
But here’s where things get interesting from a design perspective. This collaboration isn’t just about Tesla lending its name to boost sales. Selkirk’s co-owner and Director of Research and Development has emphasized that Tesla’s aerodynamics expertise was key in determining the paddle’s overall shape. The elongated form and sharp edgeless style weren’t arbitrary aesthetic choices but the result of actual testing in Tesla’s facilities. In a world where most sports equipment collaborations are purely cosmetic exercises, there’s something almost refreshingly nerdy about bringing automotive engineering to a paddle sport.
The secondary market has predictably gone wild. The paddle spawned a thriving resale ecosystem on eBay almost immediately, because of course it did. When something is both expensive and artificially scarce, collectors and resellers descend like moths to a very expensive flame. The paddle dropped again in an even more limited quantity recently, ensuring that the hype cycle continues churning.
From a pure design standpoint, the Tesla Plaid Paddle represents an interesting collision of worlds. It’s where automotive engineering meets recreational sports equipment, where brand extension becomes an engineering challenge, and where price points lose all connection to reality. The paddle looks sleek in its black and red colorway, clearly drawing visual cues from Tesla’s Plaid mode branding. It’s undeniably cool looking, and there’s genuine innovation in applying aerodynamic principles to paddle design.
But it’s also kind of ridiculous. Pickleball, for all its recent popularity surge, remains a sport most people play on converted tennis courts at their local park. Bringing wind tunnel testing and automotive-grade engineering to that equation feels simultaneously impressive and completely absurd. It’s the design world equivalent of using a sledgehammer to crack a walnut, except the sledgehammer costs $350 and you can’t even buy one because it sold out in three hours.
Whether this paddle actually improves your game or just your Instagram aesthetic is almost beside the point. What it really represents is how far we’ve come in blurring the lines between technology, sports, fashion, and brand identity. And honestly? That’s kind of fascinating.
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12 Recalls in 2 Years: The Tesla Cybertruck Is Breaking Records For All The Wrong Reasons
The most I’ve ever heard of a car being recalled is probably 2014 Jeep Cherokee, or the 2021 Chevy Silverado. Both cars (if I’m not mistaken), were famous for hitting as many as 7-9 recalls, but Tesla‘s Cybertruck is cruising past that number with its 12th recall since the car began rolling out to customers in November 2023. Issued just today, this latest round of recalls affects 6,197 vehicles, about 10 percent of all Cybertrucks sold. The problem? A Light Bar accessory that sits on the top of the car. Although optional, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning drivers that this off-road accessory (officially sold by Tesla) could detach and fall off, creating a road hazard for other drivers. The culprit? Weak glue.
I have to preface that a recall doesn’t imply a car is ‘bad’, it usually involves points of failures that can make driving dangerous if unchecked. Some of them are fairly benign, like this past week’s recall because the headlights were 20% too bright according to regulations (this got fixed with a mere software patch), but others are absolutely lethal, like the Cybertruck’s accelerator pedal getting stuck, which could turn your car into a speeding metallic meteor, threatening not just your life, but also the lives of others around you.
Designer: Tesla
That being said, 12 recalls is certainly worth noticing. In just under 2 years, the Cybertruck’s faced problems with the motor controlling the windshield wiper, the exterior stainless steel sheet literally peeling off because of weak glue, errors within the Tire Pressure Monitoring System, software and firmware issues, interior trim parts affecting the accelerator pedal, the headlights being too bright, the light bar accessory having faulty lighting, and even the bar itself not being glued on properly. Apart from the countless recalls, the Cybertruck’s also been plagued by problems like rust accumulating on its exterior panels. With its over-a-trillion-dollar valuation, you don’t expect the EV pioneer to operate with these ‘startup growth pains’.
That being said, Tesla will inspect the accessory and will either install an additional mechanical attachment or replace the old light bar with a new one using tape to adhere it to the windshield along with the necessary mechanical attachment, free of charge, according to the NHTSA. Owners should receive a mailed notification about the recall sometime after December 26.
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Never Drive Again: Tesla’s $30,000 Cybercab and Futuristic Robovan Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation
Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan challenge traditional vehicle design concepts and redefine what transportation means in an urban setting. Both vehicles introduce significant technological changes, such as the removal of charging ports in favor of inductive charging pads for a seamless, wireless charging experience. The goal is to push beyond what we expect from public and private transport, focusing on creating a new experience that merges functionality with modern aesthetics.
Designer: Tesla
Cybercab: Minimalism Meets Future-Ready Design
The Cybercab focuses on simplicity. With smooth, clean lines and a golden finish, its design conveys a futuristic feel without the clutter. Its concept-car appearance distinguishes it while keeping the focus on efficiency. The polished exterior suggests a vision of streamlined and effective urban transport.
Image: Tesla Cybercab
The enclosed wheels add to the Cybercab’s futuristic look, reducing drag and boosting energy efficiency. The wheels blend smoothly with the vehicle’s body, creating a continuous silhouette emphasizing aerodynamics.
Image: Tesla Cybercab
One of the Cybercab’s defining features is its gullwing doors—they make getting in and out of the vehicle more convenient in tight spaces. Inside, the cabin is simple yet functional, with embedded displays that keep passengers connected and comfortable throughout their ride.
Robovan: Versatility in Urban Transport
The Robovan takes a different approach, focusing on adaptability while maintaining a futuristic aesthetic. Its streamlined shape and glossy finish suggest both practicality and sophistication. Designed for people and cargo, the Robovan aims to be a flexible solution for urban mobility.
Image: Tesla Robovan
The interior is built for comfort and space, and just like the Cybercab, the Robovan also features an inductive charging system to eliminate the need for traditional plug-in charging. Large windows let in plenty of natural light, creating an open and inviting environment. The seating layout is designed to make the most of the space, while subtle ambient lighting adds to the overall comfort, especially during night travel.
Image: Tesla Robovan
Designing for Urban Impact
Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan are more than just vehicles—they’re tools for transforming city environments. The sleek lines, advanced materials, and emphasis on aerodynamics are part of a broader effort to make cities more livable. The goal is to create vehicles that integrate seamlessly into urban spaces and enhance the overall quality of city life.
Image: Tesla Robovan
Gold tones in both designs hint at a refined future without being flashy. Tesla is steering away from aggressive designs and favoring something more sophisticated. This approach sets these vehicles apart from the common black, white, and silver cars that populate our streets, offering something that looks and feels truly different.
Practical Simplicity
The design of the Cybercab and Robovan is about balancing simplicity with usability. The minimalist exteriors and practical interiors show that transportation can be both efficient and enjoyable. The Cybercab’s gullwing doors add a touch of flair, while the Robovan’s flexible interior highlights its focus on functionality without compromising comfort.
Image: Tesla Cybercab
Tesla’s goal is to change how we think about urban transportation. These vehicles aren’t only for getting from one place to another—they make the journey an experience worth remembering. By combining modern design with practical features, Tesla envisions a future where public transport is efficient, comfortable, and visually appealing.
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Jet-Fueled Cybertruck kit turns the EV into apocalypse ready off-roader fullproof against IEDs
The cold-rolled stainless steel alloy gives the Cybertruck resistance against any bumps, furious kicks, or stone pelting that would bust any other vehicle. That makes the futureproof truck the perfect candidate for a military-grade upgrade. Archimedes Defense has these ambitions for Tesla’s tough EV off-roader as they have teamed up with Unplugged Performance (upgrade kit and component maker for law enforcement agencies) to create the aftermarket Sting kit to bump up the durability and functionality of Cybertruck.
Archimedes Defense supplies American agencies with high-performance generators, and it’s not surprising the kit comes with a front-mounted Genset generator capable of running on diesel, biodiesel and even jet fuel. The single-piston generator has a charging rate of 125 kW, so that the EV can be fully topped up anywhere, anytime.
Designer: Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance
This wild modification for the Cybertruck will come in three variants – Sting Baja, Sting Protector and Sting APC tailored for intense off-roading, a heightened level of protection from gunshots, or defense against IED and mine protection respectively. Thus, making the Hunk tailored for a civilian or military upgrade with incremental levels of modifications. What’s common to all these versions are large off-road tires, large antennas mounted on the rear and fog lamps. The doors have been reinforced which reduces the size of the windows.
First up the sting Baja version adds the Up Invincible off-road package for improved performance with the lightweight aviation-derived 800V Genset that charges the truck, as well, as any other vehicle in need. It is equipped with Tesla’s Starlink connectivity and a receiver mounted on the bed.
Then there’s the Sting Protector version suited for the wealthy that adds to the Baja’s capabilities for moderate threat environments. The bolt-on package of the Sting Protector adds an extra layer of steel so that it can even take on 7.62mm assault rifle rounds. It can be bought with or without the Genset depending on the needs.
The best out of them all is the Sting APC variant with the armored protection for defense. It gets upgraded bolt-on, bolt-off external offset steel and ceramic plating for protection against 14.5 mm machine gun rounds, IEDs and mines. It also gives the buyer the option to mount the add-on generator for doubling the range.
According to Archimedes Defense, the aftermarket kit is available for $500 reservations and the actual price of the base variants is speculated to be $40,000. The APC version will be available in late 2025, while the Baja variant will be available a little earlier.
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Tesla is selling Car-aoke Microphones so you can play Carpool Karaoke in your EV
If your EV wasn’t already on the bleeding edge of technology, with sensors and cameras galore, the folks at Tesla decided to spice things up even further. Meet the CaraokeMic a set of wireless microphones designed to let you host your very own episode of carpool karaoke with all the professional gear you could possibly need – indoor dashcam not included. The set consists of two wireless microphones and one receiver that plugs into your car’s infotainment center. Set it up and your microphones let you sing along with any music playing on your car’s sound system. Sure, you could yell out the lyrics without a microphone too, but there’s something truly dignified (and fun) about belting tunes into a mic as if there’s an imaginary crowd cheering for you!
Designer: Tesla
To harness the full potential of the CaraokeMic, your Tesla needs the 2024.26 firmware update and either an Intel Atom or AMD Ryzen processor. Once equipped, you can seamlessly integrate the microphones with Tesla’s media apps, including the dedicated Caraoke app. Whether you’re in the driver’s seat or a backseat passenger, the magic of karaoke is just a touch away on either touchscreen. Each microphone boasts an impressive battery life of over 10 hours, ensuring uninterrupted performances. ‘Anti-howling’ technology guarantees crystal clear vocals, while the wireless design maintains easy access to vehicle controls.
The Tesla CaraokeMic starts as a $215 kit and is currently only available in the USA excluding Puerto Rico, Alaska, Virgin Islands, and Hawaii.
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Tesla unveils tailgate shield and jumpseat for Cybertruck owners
Tesla is steadily expanding the accessory lineup for the Cybertruck to make even more scenarios for adventure and Overlanding possible. Elon Musk’s company doesn’t seem phased by their recalling of the Cybertruck two times in the last three months. The company has added two new tailgate accessories for the electric pickup truck.
One is a tailgate shield to protect the otherwise robust vehicle from cargo-hauling dents and scratches, while the other is a foldable jumpseat to increase the seating capacity for any use-case scenario. Surprisingly the $100 jumpseat is already out of stock at the Tesla shop, while the $300 tailgate shield is up for grabs.
Designer: Tesla
The tailgate shield is a protection pad that safeguards the truck’s rear from damage when loading or unloading things like metal cargo, snowmobiles, mountain bikes or other hardware. The pad of this accessory is made out of molle webbing to fasten equipment, including the jumpseat. The accessory comes with a combination lock carabiner to fasten other important objects that you don’t want to get lost. This comes in handy for your bikes that don’t fit the truck’s bed and need to be hung a bit outside the truck. Therefore, eliminating any chance of bumping against the rear when the vehicle is in movement.
On the other hand, the jumpseat is a combo of three seats that can be secured to the tailgate of the Cybertruck for comfortable seating when camping or hanging outdoors. This accessory can be attached to the tailgate in a closed configuration and only when required you can unfold it. One can opt for a single or double seat configuration too costing $100 and $200 respectively. It is crafted from a foam covered in Cordura nylon fabric for longevity of use. The jumpseat can be mounted on top of the tailgate pad, making it a useful combination for people who take the vehicle on frequent expeditions.
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