Electric Cars For Kids Reviews [Updated 2021]
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Electric cars for kids are becoming increasingly popular in the modern age. For most children, this is one of the coolest toys around. Imagine being able to drive around the sidewalks in your very own pint-size electric riding car with accurate design, lights, and sounds!
But it can be hard for some parents to decide where to find the best electric cars for kids. First, there’s the question of how to narrow down the huge variety of products on the market. But also: how can you find something relatively cheap that you know won’t break immediately? How can you find something more expensive that you know will be worth the cost? What’s the best age for a given electric riding vehicle?
These are the questions we hope to answer with our list of the top 5 best electric cars for kids. We also have a comprehensive guide to these exciting toys underneath the reviews themselves, along with a list of some of the frequently asked questions we get about ride on cars for kids.
Best Electric Cars For Kids
Here are our picks for the very best electric cars for kids, determined by a combination of price, feature set, durability, battery life, and other factors.
Moderno Kids Mercedes Benz
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This is a perfect single-child ride-on car for kids built to the exact (scaled-down) specifications of an SLS AMG Mercedes Benz. The 12 volt battery gives you a great top speed of 3 to 6 miles per hour, the electric brake system and Rubber Traction Band integrated wheels provide a smooth and safe ride in all conditions, and the built-in MP3 Player lets your child play their favorite tunes from an SD card of flash drive while driving. Plus, leather seats and a remote control that lets the parent take charge at any time.
Specifications:
• 40 x 24 x 19 inch dimensions
• Recommended for ages 2 to 6 years old
• 2 hour maximum battery life
• Accurately modeled after an SLS AMG Mercedez Benz with a great chassis, leather seats, and LED headlights, tail lights and fog lights
• 2.4 Ghz remote control lets parents take the wheel at any time
• Built-in MP3 Player can play files from Micro SD card or USB Flash Drive
Pros:
• Great battery life
• Great look
• Great set of features
Cons:
• Only one seat
Power Wheels Dune Racer
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Power Wheels is the most popular brand making electric cars for kids, and many would argue that the Dune Racer is their very best electric ride on car for sale. It’s one of the few electric riding cars for kids that works great off-road as well as on, it has two seats, and it provides very solid all-around specifications at a quite reasonable price. Plus, it comes in a lot of different varieties including Barbie, Batman, DC Super Hero Girls, and Pixelated Pink. A great electric cars for girls or boys!
Specifications:
• 52 x 35 x 24 inch dimensions
• Recommended for ages 3 to 6 years old
• 1 hour maximum battery life
• Not modeled after any specific vehicle, but comes in many colorful varieties based on colors and popular superhero brands
• 2 speeds
• Metal chassis
Pros:
• Extremely durable
• The best off-road option
Cons:
• Mediocre battery life
• No parental remote control
Best Choice Products Electric Four-Wheeler
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Best Choice Products’ 12 volt battery-powered electric four-wheeler is far from the most advanced electric car for kids, but it provides good all-around specifications at one of the lowest prices you can find for a riding car: under $150 USD at time of writing. The durable plastic body and great tire treads make this a fantastic outdoor ride-on for kids aged 3 to 6 (weight limit of about 66 pounds.) Plus, it’s an ATV!
Specifications:
• 34 x 25.5 x 24 inch dimensions
• Recommended for ages 3 to 6 years old
• 30 minute maximum battery life
• Modeled after four-wheel all-terrain vehicles, comes with bright LED headlights
• 2 speeds
• Treaded tires
Pros:
• The best cheap electric car for kids
• Very durable
Cons:
• Bad battery life
• No parental remote control
BIG TOYS DIRECT Lamborghini Aventador
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Back on the more expensive side of things, how can you not love the look of this Lamborghini Aventador, which has been turned into a scaled-down ride on electric car for girls and boys by BIG TOYS DIRECT. It has three different speed settings, can drive in reverse, and is of course an accurate model complete with front and rear lights. And like the Moderno Kids model, this car has SD and USB aux ports that allow your child to listen to their favorite music while they drive. All in all, another great (if slightly expensive) electric car version of a car that’s too cool for most of us to ever actually own.
Specifications:
• 50 x 27 x 20 inch dimensions
• Recommended for ages 2 to 4 years old
• 2 hour maximum battery life
• Modeled after the classic black Lamborghini Aventador, complete with front and rear headlights
• 3 speeds
• Can easily shift into reverse
Pros:
• Good battery life
• Good set of features
Cons:
• Weight limit is too low for most kids older than 4
• May be a little pricey for some
Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler
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Finally, we’re ending with another Power Wheels electric car for kids – the impressive Jeep Wrangler. The speed on this vehicle is deliberately capped at 3.75 miles per hour, despite having a battery that could potentially take it up to 6 mph at least, which makes it one of the safest riding cars for kids around. It also comes with the radio/aux input for playing music and the parental remote control to further improve safety (as long as you supervise your child at all times!)
Specifications:
• 45 x 31 x 31 inch dimensions
• Recommended for ages 3 to 8 years old
• 2 hour maximum battery life
• Modeled after the classic Jeep Wrangler, comes in a variety of colors, can be a great pink electric car for girls if you choose that version
• Built-in radio and aux cord functionality
• Comes with parental remote
Pros:
• One of the safest electric ride on cars around
• One of the few riding cars recommended for kids as old as 8
Cons:
• Single rider only
• Not the most durable option
Everything To Know About Electric Cars For Kids
Electric cars for kids, also known as riding cars or ride-on cars, are small, safe electric vehicles designed especially for children to use and (as the names imply) ride inside of. They’re powered by a battery that typically lasts an hour or so and they can actually be sat in and steered, although they should never be used on real roads for safety reasons.
On the topic of safety, most of these cars are built with keeping the child safe as the primary concern, which is why they’re usually wide-set and have a low center of gravity to avoid tipping. You can (and should) make them even safer by teaching your children how to use the electric car before letting them loose in it, always supervising your child while they’re in the vehicle, and providing them with a helmet in case they crash.
Electric cars for toddlers (1 to 2 year olds) are usually designed for indoor use and require a minimum of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. They are often controlled with a single button and come with a remote control that allow parents to take over even without riding in a vehicle. They also have low weight limits and have to be replaced when the child grows up.
Electric cars for older kids might last a little longer and are a bit more advanced with pedals and multiple speed settings. They will come with realistic sounds and lights and may include space for a passenger, so that a friend or sibling can play along too. These will usually have a 6 volt, 12 volt, or 24 volt battery, which translates to a 2 mph, 3.5 mph, or 6 mph top speed respectively.
Electric Cars for Kids FAQ
What is the best ride on car for kids?
No one can determine the single “best” ride on car for kids because there are a variety of models designed for different ages, different weights, and different purposes. No two children are alike and no two children will necessarily want to drive in the same kind of electric riding car.
Having said all that, the Power Wheels Dune Racer is the most popular ride on car for kids and many would consider it the best.
Which age are electric riding cars for?
Electric riding cars are usually designed for ages 2 to 8 years old. However, electric cars for kids usually have a weight limit, not an age limit, which must be followed to the letter for safety’s sake.
How much weight can a ride on car hold?
Each ride on car will have a different weight limit, so you should always consult the manual, packaging, or Amazon page of any product you’re interested in to learn its specific limit before purchasing. However, 80 to 130 pounds is a fairly standard weight range for what a ride on car can hold.
Kids Electric Cars For Sale
We hope this article has taught you more about electric cars for kids and helped you find one of the best electric riding cars for your son or daughter. If you have any further questions, comments, or products we missed, be sure to let us hear about them in the comments so that we can continue to provide the most up-to-date information available on all toys and electric vehicles.
Kennedy Martinez
kennedy@dronethusiast.comKennedy Martinez is a resident writer who joined Dronethusiast at the beginning of 2019. She has years of experience reviewing drones and other tech products. When it comes to flying drones, Kennedy loves the ability to create artistic videos from a unique point of view. Kennedy enjoys researching new drones and other exciting products that are available to consumers which is why she is committed to creating the best buyer's guides for our readers.
Hello, this article was very helpful, but I wish it highlighted the best 2 seater electric cars for kids. If you can assist in that space, that would be very helpful!
I bought a Lamborghini Aventador for my son’s second birthday, and the remote control is very handy because your child still can’t drive the car on their own. It’s well-made and looks good, and it’s also simple to assemble.