An Age-By-Age Guide to Buying Kids Ride On Cars

Kids ride on cars are an absolute delight for children of all ages. Whether it is a simple kids balance bike, a self-propelled foot to floor ride on or a thundering Jeep with massive wheels, odds are your little driver will fall in love with their new outdoor toy! 

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But with so many glossy models and designs available, selecting the correct ride on car for your aspiring driver&#;s age can become a truly overwhelming task.

If you&#;re considering buying a ride on toy for your little one, you&#;ve landed at the right spot! Read our age by age guide to buying kids electric cars to choose the perfect toy for your child. Let&#;s dive right in!

Ages 18 months to 2 years old

Young children in this age group are still developing their motor skills and sense of balance, and that makes them vulnerable to tumbling and falling. That&#;s why you should be extra careful when picking a ride on toy for very young children. 

The toy you pick should have added safety features. If you&#;re picking an electric ride on car, a powerful parental remote-control system is a must.

For very young children, we recommend simple and manual ride on toys such as balance bikes and toddler ride on cars. Balance bikes help your baby develop their balance while toddler ride on cars are great for your baby&#;s motor skills. 

Foot to floor ride ons, as the name suggests, need to be pushed forward using feet so they&#;re a brilliant option if you want your child to get sufficient physical activity during playtime. You can also choose a toddler ride on car that comes with a handle so you can help them steer if needed.

From age 2 onwards toddlers will be suitable for some ride on cars with parental remote controls. 

Ages 3 to 5 years old

By the age of 3, most children have developed the motor skills, balance, coordination, and reflexes required for handling an electric ride on car. 

If your child is in this age range, they&#;re likely filled with an urge to wander, ask curious questions and find out more about how the world works! So, encouraging them to explore the outdoors in an electric ride on car is an amazing idea. 

Toddlers are observant too, meaning aesthetics matter when you go car shopping! Pick a vehicle with detailed bodywork, a glossy and vibrant paint coat and added security features such as seat belts and a parental remote-control system. 

Electric ride on cars for children aged 3 and up like this kids ride on Audi R8 have various in-built features that keep your child engaged throughout their drive. Opt for a vehicle with realistic engine sounds, working headlights and MP3 slots for additional fun! 

Keep in mind that children this age can handle cars that speed up moderately. However, we recommend capping the speed limit to be on the safe side. To do that, pick a 12v ride on car with a top speed of 5 km/h. 

You may also want to consider an electric ride on car with parental remote control. These cars give parents the added advantage of being able to control the speed and steering so your child can enjoy their toy while remaining safe. 

Age 5 to 8 years old

Preschoolers are a powerhouse of excess energy and excitement. Their motor skills are significantly developed and they can easily navigate. That&#;s why children aged 5 to 8 can drive a more advanced ride on car. 

In fact, if you&#;re selecting a kids electric car for this age group, make sure you pick one that offers a realistic experience. That&#;s why we recommend popular licensed vehicles such as Jaguar, Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini ride on cars. 

Pick a car with a range of in-built features such as headlights, display board, MP3 ports and realistic engine sounds. Kids aged 5 and above can easily manoeuvre heavier vehicles. If your little one is adventurous and great at driving, you can even go for a Jeep! 

We recommend you pick a vehicle with a dual motor system for this age bracket. Twin motors allow for more horsepower and multiple gear options, which provide a more life-like driving experience for your little one.

Ages 8 and over

By the age of 8 and over, your child will be ready and set for a bigger, more realistic and more powerful electric ride on car. If you have a child aged 8+, you can go all out on these gorgeous kids ride on SUVs and 4x4s and even kids electric quad bikes! 

Electric ride on cars designed for this age bracket are often more detailed and realistic, with most models looking like a mini version of the real deal! They&#;re also more powerful and can be driven on a range of terrains including grassy plots, driveways and private land. 

For children aged 8 and above, we recommend a powerful 24v ride on car with twin motors and multiple gear options. Make sure the car you pick has rubber tyres that provide enough traction. If your child is social and enjoys playing with other children, you may also want to consider a 2 seater electric ride on car with enough room for two little travellers!

Discover the perfect ride on car for your little one

At Electric Ride On Cars, we&#;re always on hand to help you find the perfect ride on car for your child. Drive your kids development and encourage them to have fun at the same time with our extensive range of some of the best kids electric cars!

Read some of our other guides for some more help on how to buy the right ride on car for your child&#;s age:

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Kids&#; ride on cars range from single-seater start-up cars to large two-seater, licenced cars. Ages, skills needed, safety, power and many other factors come into play when choosing the right ride on car for your child.

As a leading supplier of Kids Ride on Cars in South Africa, we put together a compressive guide to help you select the most suitable ride on car for your child. 

Buying Guide For Kids Ride On Electric Cars

We know parents always have questions with regards to functionality and safety of Kids Electric cars before purchasing. And we always assure parents that they are perfectly safe as long as you choose the right type of electric car suited to your child age and abilities. Just like buying clothes online, you have to be honest and realistic with your purchase or you wont be satisfied. 

Here are 5 factors to consider before you make your purchase. 

1. Safety Features

All ride on cars pose some risk of colliding with obstacles but you can reduce these risks by checking essential safety features before buying. Simple ride on toys often lack brakes, but move slowly enough so that kids can stop on their own before any trouble occurs.

Most quality ride on cars, such as those supplied by SA Scooter Shop, have a remote control option. With this safety feature, a parent or adult can control the motorised ride on car from a distance.

In motorised ride on cars, the battery box should be positioned in such a way that children can&#;t access it even if they try. Seat belts are also a recommended safety feature for all superior cars. Note: No matter what safety features a ride on car has, kids should always wear protective gear, especially when driving the ride on cars outside.

2. Self-Propelled Ride On Cars Recommended For Younger Kids

Ride on toys may be powered by a child&#;s feet, or by being pushing, or by a battery-powered motor. Self-propelled toys should be stable especially for young kids. Baby racers are foot-to-floor type of push cars for one to two year olds. These racers are steady and will not tip or wobble.

3. Best Voltage For Battery Powered Ride On Cars

Power is a crucial feature to establish before investing in a kids&#; ride on car. Most cheap battery powered ride on cars are powered only by a single 6-volt motor and should be avoided. These cars have limited lasting power and poor traction.

The 12-volt power twin motor system is the best option when choosing a kids&#; ride on car. SA Scooter Shop offers all its cars in 12-volt, two-motor format which allows the car to be driven by both back wheels.

Remote controlled ride on cars are available as an option, so that Mom and Dad can control the car for the little ones who cannot yet steer it themselves.

4. Choose Age-Appropriate Toys

Different types of ride-on cars are designed for different ages. Choosing the right car depends not only on a child&#;s age, but also on his or her skills when it comes to balance and coordination.

• Best Ride On Cars For 1-2 Year Old Kids

  These foot-powered toys with steering wheels are ideal for kids to zoom around without parental assistance. They can push themselves around on toys that simply require the use of their feet for power. Baby racers allow the child to straddle the car and steer to wherever they want to ride to.

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  2-3 year Old Kids

  Battery-powered vehicles such as miniature cars, trucks, planes, and more may be driven and steered by young children. Toddlers who can steer will still need to be supervised to avoid collisions. Remote control is the ideal safe measure for parents to take control.

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  5+ year Old Kids

  The larger two-seater ride on cars provide fabulous fun for 5 to 6 year olds but make sure you buy SA Scooter Shop&#;s 12-volt twin motors. These two-seater cars do not have a remote control option, but older kiddies will be able to safely control them without parental control. Pick large wheeled cars if your child needs to ride on grassy terrain, but remember such terrains will take some time off the battery&#;s lasting power.

5. Make Sure Spare Parts Are Accessible

Make sure that your supplier keeps spare parts. SA Scooter Shop has branches in Benoni, Cape Town and Durban where you will be able to get all spares needed. Batteries, chargers, and remote control units for kids rode on electric cars can easily be purchased from any of our stores or online. 

 Give You Child The Gift Of Pretend Play 

All ride-on toys offer the opportunity for pretend play. Imagining that a ride on car toy is a real animal or vehicle gets kids thinking creatively. Creative thinking skills come in handy later in life when children start school and continue to play a big part in decision making and problem solving throughout their lives.

Whether motorised and battery powered or manual, ride-on cars are a lot of fun for kids. Any child can begin playing with ride-on toys at a young age and move on to bigger, more complex toys as he or she grows. Browse or range of Electric Ride On Cars and find the perfect fit for your little one. 

Contact us to discuss your requirements of Children Ride On Toy Car. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.