Battery-powered vehicles bring a whole new dimension to traditional ride-on toys, and with the most realistic selection of vehicles, kids can really pretend to be the adults around them!

A wide range of colors and styles are present in the category of battery-powered ride-on toys. Suitable for both boys and girls, the battery powered vehicles are available with either a 6V or 12V rechargeable battery and the only real difference between the two is in the number of speeds and terrain the model can handle.

A wonderful toy for beginners is the 6V Racing Trike, available in blue, red and yellow, as well as shades of pink and purple. Suitable for young children from 18 months of age, this trike has a top speed of 2.5 km/h and reverse. Another option for 18-month-old riders is the Runner Quad available in pink or blue. Powered by a 6V battery, the Quad has a single forward and reverse speed.

A slightly larger 6V battery powered trike suitable for ages 3 and up is the Patrol Trike, available in Police Patrol or Princess Patrol models. The Patrol trike comes with a single forward speed of 3 km/h and reverse.

The All Aboard 6V Train and Track Set is a completely different kind of battery-operated toy. Using the 22 track pieces, a track can be ugly, and the little train rattles along it. Complete with engine sounds and a horn, little engineers will also be pleased to know that an attached carriage has enough space for all their favorite plush toys!

Who hasn’t wanted to drive a Ferrari F430, or perhaps an Alfa Romeo 8C? These luxury cars along with 6V Mini Coopers, Porsche Cayennes and BMW 335i are available in the wide range of battery powered miniature toys! Suitable for ages 3 and up, these cars have a single forward speed and a reverse gear too so even the smallest drivers can parallel park.

Vehicles that run on 12V or higher batteries are generally suitable for children a little older than 5 years and older, and are better on uneven terrain, too. This category includes the large number of battery operated tractors, jeeps and quads. Ride-ons equipped with a 12V rechargeable battery generally have two speeds of approximately 2.2 and 5 mph, plus reverse. Not all 12V battery powered models are tough and heavy though, this category also includes the smart looking Vespa trike. The Vespa is a bit more unusual in that it includes a hand throttle just like a real Vespa does, rather than the foot throttles common to most versions.

The wide range of styles and models of children’s electric ride-ons available for children from 18 months to 10 years old ensures that there really is a perfect toy for every child! It is important to remember several safety precautions when playing with these ride-ons. Children should always be supervised while playing with the battery-powered ride-on, and under no circumstances should they be driven on roads. They are strictly a garden toy. Using common sense when playing with battery-powered ride-on toys will end in days spent having all kinds of wonderful adventures.