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Realistic Driving Fun with AI Support With

the Carrera HYBRIDapp , you’ll experience a whole new dimension of digital racing. The innovative combination of gaming and a racetrack lets you control 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 of vehicles, accessories, and add-ons .

Control is conveniently handled via theCarrera HYBRID app, which,Go is available for free in theApple App Storeand theGoogle Play Store. Controls are intuitive—simply tilt your smartphone to steer, while the accelerator and brakes 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 selectable beginner and expert modes,the Carrera HYBRID app is suitable for drivers of all skill levels.

Carrera HYBRID Downloads

Go to HYBRID the iOS app

Carrera HYBRID App for iOS


Go to HYBRID the Android App

Carrera HYBRID Android


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Go to the Carrera HYBRID Instructions

Instructions:

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

Updates & Roadmap

Update 1.1

NPC & Arcade

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 are perfectly tailored to both beginners and experienced drivers. Two new driving modes also allow for customization: While ArcadeMode,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 thoroughly 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 offers the ultimate challenge, where only your own skills count. The update is rounded out byoptimized firmware andnumerous 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 app; 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 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 cars 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 HYBRID You can Godownload the required app for free from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

There are several sets that come with all the parts racers need. There is also a selection of interesting individual vehicles, track expansion sets (known as "Track Packs"), and other vehicle 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 Google 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 across a range of settings—from comprehensive support for beginners to minimal intervention for experienced professionals.

The HYBRIDapp also includes vehicle-specific 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 on your own. 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.

Production & Sustainability

All development of Carrera HYBRID takes place in-house. For production Carrera , we work with carefully selected and -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 with ease—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 you can turn it on again as usual.

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 the original box. To prevent scratches on the track surface, always place track sections end-to-end 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 viewing window) already come with one such pad included. If needed, you can reorder the cleaning pad at any time using part number 50053110.

The best way to clean it is with a damp cloth and a small drop of glass cleaner. IMPORTANT: Before each ride, remove any dust from the running 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 the standard track 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 available in the app.

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

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 precise driving physics, the app requires up-to-date, high-performance 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-controlled opponents) you can add to a race also varies depending on your smartphone’s individual processing power.

The number of participants who can join 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 requested by Google and Apple when Bluetooth is used in the app. Carrera However, the locations are not read or analyzed.

Bluetooth is used for communication between smartphones or tablets 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 allow you to 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. You should avoid doing this.

For legal reasons
, the app iscurrently 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 ensure that your account
is registered in the correct country.