ONE of the most innovative companies in the world, Tesla is the brainchild of Elon Musk. The Tesla brand has made fully electric cars a viable reality, even for muscle car fans who value power and function in their vehicles. The company, however, is not a one-trick pony. Here’s a look at some of the coolest non-car gear and gadgets made by Tesla. Radio Flyer toy Tesla Model S If you’ve got an underaged Tesla fan in the family, you can gift that budding motorist with a miniature Model S made by Radio Flyer. Made for kids aged 3-8, the cars — just like their bigger siblings — are completely battery powered. Also like the real thing, they’re packed with high-tech features, including a front trunk, a working horn and headlights, and an MP3 sound system. Surfboards In 2018, Tesla quickly sold out of the 200 limited-edition red and black surfboards the company created. Produced by Lost Surfboards and a man named Matt “Mayhem” Biolos, the boards have the same finish as Tesla cars and were reinforced with carbon fiber. In 2019, experts from SurferToday cracked one of the boards open to see what it was made of and concluded there was nothing special about the boards except the name Tesla. Scale model miniatures Tesla sells miniature diecast model cars for the car enthusiast who also loves collectibles. Meticulously detailed, the doors and trunk open, the tires are made of rubber, the seat belts are made of fabric, and the interior is carpeted. Altogether, the cars, which come in different models and cost US$250 each, are built with more than 270 plastic and metal parts. Drinkware When Elon Musk’s Space-X company launched a Tesla into orbit, the car was symbolically driven into space by an astronaut mannequin called Starman. Now you can wake up to Starman every morning with a Tesla Starman coffee mug for US$25. For US$30, you can score a silver or black BPA-free and vacuum-insulated stainless steel water bottle or travel mug/tumbler emblazoned with the Tesla logo. Hats If you want to show your Tesla pride on your head, you’ve got a nice selection of hats to choose from. For US$25, you can pick up a baseball cap or a wool winter hat emblazoned with either the Tesla logo or just the word “Tesla.” With the exception of one gray wool knit cap, all of the options are some combination of red, black, and/or white. (SD-Agencies) | 