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Realistic Driving Fun with AI Support

With the Carrera HYBRIDapp , you’ll experience a new dimension of digital racing. The innovative combination of gaming and a racetrack lets you steer the cars freely both on and off the track—for an exceptionally realistic racing experience.

Thanks to intelligent AI support , the handling adapts to different driving modes. The launch lineup for the Carrera HYBRID series includes four Carrera HYBRID sets, , each containing all the necessary components to get started right away. You can also expand your racing team with a wide variety ofvehicles , accessories, and add-ons .

Control is conveniently handled via the Carrera HYBRID app, , which Gois available for free in theApple App Storeand theGoGoogle Play Store.Control is intuitive—simply tilt your smartphone—while the gas and brake are operated directly via the display.

The app’s design is modeled after the cockpit of a real race car, ensuring a particularly authentic driving experience. With selectablebeginner and expert modes,the Carrera HYBRIDapp is Carrera HYBRIDsuitable for drivers of all skill levels.

Carrera HYBRID Downloads

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Carrera HYBRID iOS app


Go to HYBRID the Android HYBRIDapp

Carrera HYBRID Android app


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Instructions

Carrera HYBRID : You can find the user and operating manuals for Carrera HYBRIDin our manual archive.

Updates Roadmap

Update 1.1

NPC<tamp>Arcade</tamp>

The upcoming app update for Carrera Hybrid significantly expands the racing experience, making it more versatile and accessible. For the first time , NPC opponents ensure that exciting races are possible at any time—even without other players— , while different difficulty levels and driving behaviors cater perfectly to both beginners and experienced drivers. Two new driving modes also allow for customization: WhileArcadeMode, with its direct, dynamic controls, is ideal for fast-paced, action-packed sessions, Simulation Mode offers a more realistic , and challenging , driving experience with the option for even more precise steering.

In addition, the cockpit interface has been completely redesigned and now offers a more modern, clearer display of important real-time data for greater control during the race. For pros , a new mode without assistance systems offersthe ultimate challenge, where only your own skill counts. The update is rounded out byoptimized firmwareandnumerous bug fixes, that ensure more stable performance and even more precise vehicle control. The update will be released onApril 1, 2026 Carrera Hybrid, free of charge via the Carrera Hybridapp; additional content is already in the works.

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What is Carrera HYBRID?

The right level for everyone: With a choice between Arcade and Simulation modes, it's Carrera HYBRID ideal for both beginners and experienced drivers.

Carrera HYBRID is available at specialty stores and from various online retailers, as well as on carrera-toys.com.

The Carrera HYBRID vehicles are on a 1:50 scale.

Our Carrera HYBRID sets include everything you need to start racing right away. Each set includes licensed, true-to-life vehicles with detailed paint schemes

, as well as a versatile selection of track pieces.

Using the straights, curves, and start/finish elements, you can create countless track layouts, ensuring that every race remains exciting and unique. Also included are compatible USB charging cables for the easily replaceable, plug-in car batteries.

Carrera HYBRIDYou can Godownload the required Carrera HYBRIDapp for free from the Apple App Store and the GoGoogle Play Store.

There are several sets that come with all the parts racers need. There is also a selection of interesting individual cars, track expansion sets (known as "Track Packs"), and other car models.

You can control the vehicles however you prefer—either using a controller or directly via your smartphone. This is made possible by the Carrera HYBRID app, which you Gocan download for free from the Apple App Store and GoGoogle Play Store. If you choose to use your smartphone, you can steer intuitively by tilting the device or using the touchscreen joystick, while the gas and brake are operated via on-screen buttons.

The app’s design is modeled after the cockpit of a real race car to provide an authentic driving experience. A special highlight of the technology: While driving, the vehicles continuously scan the road and know exactly where they are. Intelligent AI uses this data to actively assist you with steering, staying on course, and finding the ideal line. The level of assistance provided by this riding aid can be customized to various settings—ranging from comprehensive support for beginners to minimal intervention for experienced professionals.

The HYBRIDapp also includes vehicle- and situation-specific engine, brake, and gearshift noises while driving.

Carrera HYBRID It does away with racing lines and lets the vehicles drive completely freely on the track. The system is controlled via a smartphone app, which allows for passing maneuvers at any point. You can also directly improve your car’s real-world handling through virtual tuning in the app.

Yes, you can also race alone. To do so, you must own at least two vehicles. You can easily add computer-controlled opponents (NPCs) in the lobby before starting a race.

ProductionSustainability

All development of Carrera HYBRID takes place in-house. For production Carrera , we work with carefully selected and Carrera-certified partners. This ensures that our high quality and safety standards are met at all times.

Carrera HYBRID Our products are known for their durability and ease of repair and maintenance.

Defective vehicles can be repaired without any problems—for example, the batteries are intentionally plugged in rather than glued in place, which makes them easy to replace.

In addition, we have almost completely eliminated the use of plastic in our packaging.

Technical Questions About Vehicles

Connect the vehicle to the charger using the USB cable, and then disconnect it after about 2 seconds. This will reset the vehicle, and it can then be turned on normally again.

Due to sunlight or daylight coming in from the side, the light on the road may be reflected off the ground beneath the vehicle, thereby affecting the vehicle's infrared sensor.

The best way to store the track sections is in their original box. To prevent scratches on the track surface, always place the track sections track-to-track whenever possible.

For optimal care of the running surfaces, we recommend our special Carrera cleaning pads. Our new vehicles (identifiable by the packaging with a see-through window) already come with one such pad included. If needed, you can reorder the cleaning pad at any time using item number 50053110.

The best way to clean it is with a damp cloth and a small drop of glass cleaner. IMPORTANT: Before each ride, you should remove any dust from the tread surface so that as little dust and lint as possible can stick to the tires.

The dimensions of the standard straight section are: 25 × 43.3 cm.

The radius of the standard curve is: 37.5 cm (measured at the center of the track)

. The dimensions of a standard track section in a set are 251 × 175 cm, depending on the configuration, with a track length of 609 cm

Yes, we are constantly expanding our product line. We are continuously working on new vehicle models as well as additional attractive prints and designs that you can look forward to in the future.

Yes, the spoiler and both side mirrors are removable and available as replacement parts.

Every model of the same vehicle type has the same factory-set driving characteristics and handling. These can be customized using the various settings in the app.

The HYBRIDvehicles are charged via USB-C on the bottom.

Each vehicle package includes a compatible charging cable.

Technical Questions About the App

It is difficult to define a universal list of minimum requirements, as performance depends heavily on the specific smartphone model. To guarantee a smooth gaming experience and accurate driving physics, the app requires up-to-date and powerful hardware.

Our recommendation for an optimal driving experience:

  • Apple: Devices starting with the iPhone 11 (running iOS 15.8 or later)
  • Android: Android smartphones running Android 12 or laterPlease

note: The maximum number of NPCs (computer opponents) you can add to a race also varies depending on your smartphone’s individual processing power.

The number of participants who can take part in a race session together is technically limited to 16, which is the maximum number of participants on a Wi-Fi network. During free practice on the track, there is theoretically no fixed limit on the number of participants; however, no more than 30 vehicles are recommended, as the wireless network would otherwise become severely overloaded.

Due to system requirements Go, this information is Go requested by GoGoogle and Apple when Bluetooth is used in the app. CarreraHowever, the locations are Carreranot read or analyzed.

Bluetooth is used for communication between a smartphone or tablet and the vehicle. Wi-Fi is used for communication between the individual drivers' smartphones for race management and data analysis.

By completing tasks in the app, you can earn points that let you advance to the next rank. With each higher rank, new tuning options are unlocked, such as transmission, brakes, tires, and more...

Just like in real life, every time you accelerate, brake, or steer, it affects the condition of your tires. Tires wear out particularly quickly when you take corners too fast and the AI has to intervene with an emergency brake. This should be avoided.

For legal
reasons, the app is currently available only in Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark,
Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy,
Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway,
Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the United States, the
United Kingdom,
and Cyprus. If you
cannot find the app in one
of these countries, please check the settings in your Apple
App Store or GoGoogle Play Store to make sure your account
is registered in the correct country
.