Your guide to this review today is by product expert Nick Bulanda
Published January 22, 2020
Toy cars are an age-old play thing, keeping kids occupied since around the time cars were invented! However, just because they have a history doesn't mean that they're dated, especially not when you're dealing with an incredibly advanced company like Tesla.
With the Tesla brand increasing in popular awareness every year, even children are starting to latch on and are finding interest with their products. If your child is asking for a Tesla Model 3 toy car this holiday season or in general, we're here to help you find exactly what you need.
We all know how particular kids can often be, and nobody wants to come home accidentally purchasing the wrong thing! With this review and buying guide, we're here to show you how to pick out the perfect toy car for your little one.
We'll begin with our list of the top five Tesla toy cars you'll find out there before moving on to our buying guide, where we'll keep you informed on how to make sure you pick out the best option. With this information, you should have everything you need to find the best Tesla Model 3 toy car money can buy.
Top 5 Tesla Model 3 Toy Car
No one does "toy car" like Hot Wheels, and that's why our best choice pick is a Tesla Model 3 toy car from the legendary company. As you'll see, we'll have a variety of different styles of toy cars on our list, but it is Hot Wheels that we find ourselves coming back to again and again. With their accurate design (which is at a 1:64 scale compared to the real deal), your child will be able to speed the vehicle around their favorite Hot Wheels race track while envisioning themselves inside at the wheel, flying at incredibly speeds.
Blue has proven to be quite a popular color on the Tesla Model 3 toy car, and along with the reasonable price that helped us decide which of the color models to put at the top of our list. However, if you're looking for more color varieties, keep your eyes peeled on the rest of our recommendations and you may find yourself in luck.
Just like any other Hot Wheels car, this is great for your child to play with on its own or along with other vehicles in their collection, speeding along specially built raceways having the time of their young little lives. If you know your child is a fan of Hot Wheels and they want a Tesla, this is the way to go without any doubt.
Key Features:
1:64 Scale
Die-Cast
Officially Licensed
Recommended for Ages 3 and Up
Specification:
Brand: Hot Wheels
Model: SG_B01BXTJG10_US
Weight: .32 oz.
Next up we have our premium pick, and premium it is. If your little one wants a Tesla that they can ride around in (and you have the extra room in your budget), this is the best pick for you. This Tesla replica made by Radio Flyer is packed full of awesome extra features that are great for kids, such as MP3 capabilities, a parental lock-out at 3 MPH and a lithium ion battery that ensures long battery lifespan and quick charging speeds.
These battery-powered ride on cars are great for teaching kids driving basics safely at a young age, which they can later carry forward with them into their adult lives. Not only that, but these toys are fun as can be, providing countless hours of play time that will last for years. If the admittedly shocking price isn't enough to immediately turn you off, than there is no higher quality option than this.
Key Features:
6 MPH Max Speed
Ion Battery for Longer Play and Faster Charging
LED Headlights and Working Music Player
Recommended Ages 3 and Up
Specification:
Brand: Radio Flyer
Model: B009MQ4BLC
Weight: 40.5 lbs.
Here we have our pick for best value, and it is another Hot Wheels Tesla! This time, you'll find the red option, and there happens to be a great deal on it right now. Red may be slightly less popular than blue, but at this price there's no doubt it's a worthy purchase.
Hot Wheels has dominated the toy car market for a long time, and it's no fluke why. They're the best at what they do, and what they do is create realistic replications of popular and classic cars for children to play with. Whether your child already has a large collection, or you intend this to be the start of one, you can't go wrong with this pick, especially at such a fantastic price.
Key Features:
1:64 Scale
Die-Cast
Officially Licensed
Recommended for Ages 3 and Up
Specification:
Brand: Hot Wheels
Model: B07WNSPG4Z
Weight: .32 oz.
Still not had enough Hot Wheels? Along with the red and blue variants, you can find this sleek white Tesla Model S toy car available right now. It features all the same care and attention to detail found in other Hot Wheels toys, this time in a shiny white that some kids may prefer over blue or red.
It's quite encouraging to us that fully electric cars that are environmentally friendly are now being seen as the epitome of cool, so much so that kids are asking their parents for models they can play around with on their own! Pick the best color for your child and you should be all set with this one!
Key Features:
1:64 Scale
Die-Cast
Officially Licensed
Recommended for Ages 3 and Up
Specification:
Brand: Hot Wheels
Model: B07R965V7P
Weight: .32 oz.
Finally, the last entry on our list today is a larger and more valuable option than the Hot Wheels models. This is a larger 1:18 scale diecast Tesla Model S toy car. It features opening doors, trunk and hood, and is painstakingly detailed even on the inside. This isn't a typical toy car that is meant to be thrown around and raced by hand, as it is actually slightly delicate. This is instead a model that will be excellent decoration for young car lovers who want to put something cool on their dresser or a shelf in their room.
Because of that, we recommend this toy for slightly older children, rather than young kids who might be better suited with a Hot Wheels. Once they've moved on from that and want something that is a closer match with the real thing, this is the direction you should look.
Key Features:
1:18 Scale
Designed with Attention to Detail
Doors and Trunk Open
Recommended Ages 14 and Up
Specification:
Brand: Tesla
Model: B07L9DNK5D
Weight: 3.45 lbs.
Tesla Model 3 Toy Car Buying Guide
Factors of Focus
When you're trying to decide which Tesla Model S toy car is best for your child (or the child you're shopping for), it really comes down to what they want in a toy. As we outlined in our top 5 list, there are a variety of different choices out there depending on needs and budget.
If you have the extra money and want to give them a luxury toy that they can ride around in, there's something for you. If they're a Hot Wheels fan who wants to add Tesla to their collection, you've got plenty of options. And if they are interested in learning more about cars and want a more realistic toy, there's something out there that's perfect. It all comes down to figuring out what is right for them. Each different choice has its own strengths and weaknesses, and it's just a matter of matching them up with the best one for them.
Closing Thoughts
We hope this review and buying guide was helpful in showing you the different Tesla Model S toy car options that are out there, and aiding you in figuring out what works best for you. We've only scratched the surface in this list, covering the most popular options out there. If you have any questions that aren't covered in our FAQ down below, or you have recommendations on another Tesla toy you'd like the share, please let us know down below in the comments!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are any of the included toys remote control?
A: None of the Tesla options available on our list today are remote control enabled, but there may be some out there if you look hard enough! With this guide, we've focused on covering the most popular options we could find.
Q: Is assembly required on these toys?
A: When it comes to the Hot Wheels and the diecast model, the answer is no. Hot Wheels always come pre-assembled, and this model isn't one that you build on your own. However, the battery-powered ride on Tesla found in our premium pick slot does require some light assembly, though it should only take a short time and requires basic tools like a screwdriver.
Q: What is the recommended age for these toys?
A: As with most products, it differs depending on size, safety and what's included. In general, Hot Wheels are recommended for kids age 3 and up because of their small size. The ride-on Tesla is similarly recommended for ages 3 and up, and we also recommend having adult supervision present at all times while being used. The diecast model toy is meant for older kids who won't have the urge to throw it around, as it is easy to break.
