# $15K beach buggy is a life-size RC car that carries actual passengers

> A new EV startup is betting that more people will choose a right-sized family vehicle for everyday trips in and around their neighborhoods. That includes trips without anyone in the car.

- **Source:** [Newatlas](https://newatlas.com/automotive/15k-beach-buggy-is-a-life-size-rc-car-that-carries-actual-passengers/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a64aa9ddfe9613082883fad)
- **Published:** 2026-07-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a64aa9ddfe9613082883fad

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