McLaren's New Entry-Level Model Is An All-Electric P1

Have you been waiting for a new version of the McLaren P1? Perhaps with an open roof, central driving position, and, say, an electric powertrain? Well we're glad to report that your day has come. But it's not exactly what you may have expected.

The latest vehicle revealed by McLaren Automotive is a ride-on, Power Wheels-style toy for kids. It's designed to look like the P1, only smaller. Much smaller. 

It features the company's signature dihedral doors, a Volcano Yellow and black paintjob, and an onboard audio system that plays popular nursery rhymes. We'd even wager it's mostly made out of composites, even if they're toy-grade plastic (and not lightweight carbon fiber).

As befits a McLaren, it takes just two seconds to reach its top speed – although that top speed is just 3 miles per hour. It does have a reverse gear, should your kid find him- or herself in the tire wall, and best of all, its price undercuts even the entry-level 570S.

The ride-on P1 will be available from McLaren dealers starting at the end of October before it hits toy stores, priced at £375.00 (or about $485 at current exchange rates).