Tesla's $225 toddler push bike is available to order now, priced above entry-level models but drawing jokes from Roadster deposit holders who are still waiting.
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Tesla has a new vehicle without a steering wheel, and it is not the Roadster. The company released a $225 pedal-less bike for toddlers on Thursday, called the Balance Bike for Kids.
The push bike has five adjustable seat heights, a maximum weight limit of about 77 pounds, and a recommended age range of two to five years old. Shipping starts in late August.
Tesla's version sits at the higher end of the balance-bike market. Entry-level options typically run between $50 and $120. Its price is closer to premium models like the $250 Woom Go or the $249 Guardian Balance Bike.
The product fits a growing line of kids' items from the automaker. Tesla already sells a $1,500 ride-on Cybertruck, a $1,650 Cyberquad, children's clothes, and an Optimus action figure.
On X, the launch drew jokes from users who noted the toddler bike arrived before the second-generation Roadster. CEO Elon Musk first announced the electric hypercar in 2017. Customers have put down deposits ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, and the vehicle has faced repeated delays.
Balance bikes help young children learn steering and balance before moving to a traditional pedal bicycle, according to product descriptions. The website lists the Balance Bike as out of stock.
Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.
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