Kids electric cars
This miniature vehicle offers young children a thrilling and safe way to explore their surroundings, fostering early motor skills.
Kids & Baby
Electric riding vehicles
5 kinds worth knowing, 8 picks, and what to check before you buy.
Most electric riding vehicles are bought by parents and grandparents. Younger kids usually get a small car they can sit in, and tweens and teens tend to get something they stand on. Kids electric cars suit ages three to about seven, and many come with a parent remote for the early months. Older kids tend to ask for a self balancing scooter or a hoverboard they can take down the driveway or to a friend's place. Before choosing, think about where it will be used. Canadian winters mean months in the garage, so a ride that suits your yard, sidewalk or basement will get more use than the flashiest model. Check the age range, weight limit and charging time before you buy.
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Sit-in cars for little drivers
These are small battery cars that a child sits in and drives with a pedal and steering wheel. They suit kids from about three to seven, and a parent remote is useful until the child can steer alone. Before buying, check the age range and weight limit, and whether it seats one or two. See how long the battery takes to charge and how long a charge lasts. Measure the space where it will be stored. Plastic wheels suit smooth driveways, while rubber-strip tires cope better with grass and gravel.
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Self-balancing boards for tweens and teens
A self balancing scooter has two wheels and a platform between them. The rider leans to go forward and turn. Most kids pick it up within an afternoon, which makes it a common wish-list item for ages eight and up. Check the rider weight range and the wheel size. Larger wheels roll more easily over cracks and bumps on the sidewalk. Look for a certification mark on the battery and charger, and see whether the board has a beginner mode that limits speed. With a helmet and pads, it makes a complete gift.
Self balancing electric hoverboard
A futuristic and engaging personal transporter that provides a unique, hands-free riding experience for various ages.
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Other stand-up electric rides
This group covers stand-up rides for older kids and teens, such as electric kick scooters and electric skateboards. A scooter with a handlebar is easier for a beginner. A skateboard suits a teen who already rides a regular board. Before buying, check the rider weight limit and range per charge, and whether it folds or is light enough to carry up stairs. Local rules on where these can be ridden vary by city, so it helps to know where the teen actually plans to use it.
Personal electric stand-up scooter
A versatile and fun mode of personal transport for older children and teens, ideal for cruising around neighborhoods or parks.
Rechargeable electric skateboard
This modern electric skateboard offers a unique and smooth riding experience for teens and adults, blending sport with personal mobility.
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ATVs, dirt bikes, go-karts and motorcycles
Beyond the classic car there are ride-ons shaped like motorcycles, quads, dirt bikes and go-karts. Toddler motorcycles often have training wheels. Youth dirt bikes and go-karts are built for older kids with room to ride, such as a cottage lot or a big backyard. Match the vehicle to the child's age and the ground it will be used on. Check the top speed settings, the weight limit and whether the tires handle grass or gravel. Also see if replacement batteries are easy to find.
Children's electric ride-on motorcycle
Perfect for adventurous youngsters, this ride-on motorcycle provides an exciting and imaginative play experience in a compact form.
Kids' electric all-terrain vehicle
An electric ATV offers older children a robust and exciting off-road adventure, promoting outdoor play and coordination skills.
Youth electric off-road dirt bike
An electric dirt bike provides an exhilarating and eco-friendly way for older kids and teens to experience off-road riding.
Youth electric racing go-kart
This electric go-kart delivers a thrilling racing experience for pre-teens and teens, perfect for driveway fun or designated tracks.
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Pink cars and other colour choices
Many sit-in cars come in several colours, and pink is one of the most requested. If a child has asked for a certain colour, it matters more than an extra feature. Use the same checks as for any kids electric car: age range, weight limit, seats, battery life and storage space. Some models also come with decal sheets or custom licence plates, which make the car feel more like the child's own.
How to choose electric riding vehicles as a gift
- Match the ride to where it will be used: driveway, grass, basement or sidewalk. Tire type and wheel size matter more than looks.
- Check the rider age and weight limits, and leave room for a year or two of growth.
- Find out the charging time and how long a charge lasts, so Christmas morning isn't spent waiting on a battery.
- Measure garage or basement space before buying a sit-in car, since most sit unused through the winter months.
- For young children, choose a sit-in car with a parent remote and adjustable speed settings.
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- Big go-karts or dirt bikes for kids without a large yard or trail nearby, since they end up parked most of the year.
- A two-seat car for an only child in a small space, as the extra size makes it harder to store and steer.
- A hoverboard or skateboard for a child who wanted a sit-in car. The two types feel very different to ride.
Questions people ask about electric riding vehicles
- What age is a kids electric car good for?
- Most sit-in electric cars suit children from about three to seven. Younger toddlers do better with a model that has a parent remote. Always check the stated age range and weight limit, since sizes vary a lot between models.
- Is a hoverboard a good gift for a ten year old?
- Many ten-year-olds learn to ride a self balancing scooter quickly. Choose a board that fits their weight and has a beginner speed mode. Include a helmet so they have what they need to start riding.
- Can kids use electric ride-on cars in winter?
- Most are made for dry, smooth ground and don't handle snow or slush well. In Canada they're usually stored over winter. A large basement lets some families use them indoors until spring.
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