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Growing up there was nothing I wanted more than a ride-on electric car. The neighbors behind us had the coolest Jeep, and I was ridiculously envious of that beast. It was such an elegant toy in my humble, childhood opinion. It had a horn, and upholstered seating. It was the holy grail of toys. And while I never got to ride a pink Jeep past the the mean boys at the end of the cul-de-sac, my kids needn't worry about such jealousies.
Even though these toys have somehow managed to get even cooler through the years, they’ve also become much more affordable. Electric cars for kids now offer more options, variety, and choice than ever before. They’ve also become significantly safer with the addition of seatbelts, lower speeds, and insulated battery areas. They’re also a smoother ride now, thanks to suspensions designed for multiple surfaces. Back in the ’90s, if you wanted to ride on cobblestone, good luck. Nowadays? Not a problem.
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Fortunately, I got to see some of the latest and greatest kids' electric cars coming to the market at a recent toy fair, and there are several that stood out in the crowd. Plus, there are a few others I've reviewed or bought for my own kids that you'll see below. They're built to be tough, comfortable, and safe for your kids, while also still being just totally sick whips. Find the best electric car for your kids now and get ready to cruise.
It's a miniature Mercedes. I mean, I can't afford the actual Mercedes, but I can afford to get a micro version for my kids. That's basically like having the real thing, right?
The pint-sized luxury vehicle has two seats with belts, three speeds,LED lights, an MP3 multifunctional player, built-in music, a voltage display for its battery, USB and AUX connectors, volume adjustment, radio, TF card slot, and a horn. It has two hidden wheels that allow it to be easily moved when turned off, and it can be controlled either by the driver or by a parent via remote control.
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Best Accessories
Power Wheels Power Wheels BBQ Fun Jeep Wrangler
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Best Accessories
Power Wheels Power Wheels BBQ Fun Jeep Wrangler
For future little off-roaders and mudders, this Jeep by Power Wheels is basically a dream come true. It's rugged, it's durable, and it even has space for a few bumper stickers about #JeepLife.
This is a camping-themed Jeep with removable play grill, food pieces, and real grilling sounds. It goes 5 miles per hour in drive, half that in reverse, and seats two.
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Best SUV
Best Choice Products Best Choice Products Land Rover Ride-On Car Toy
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Best SUV
Best Choice Products Best Choice Products Land Rover Ride-On Car Toy
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She's bougie, and we love her for it. A sleek white Land Rover for your 3-year-old who routinely gets jam on their shirt? A solid choice. (And you can just hose this one off.)
This two-seater is either driver or remote operated, has bright LED lights, AUX player, horn, car sounds, and4-wheel suspension with treaded tires. The baby SUV travels at low speeds of1.8 mph or a max speed of 3.7 mph.
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Best Budget
Aosom Black Audi TT RS Electric Sports Car Ride On Toy
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Best Budget
Aosom Black Audi TT RS Electric Sports Car Ride On Toy
Now, I'm no luxury car expert, but in general, I don't think that Audis are the most affordable of the bunch, but when it comes to electric cars for kids, it is. And yet? It's still chic and fancy.
It seats one, and goes a maximum of 3 miles per hour.The baby Audi features front and back lights, a built-in music player with USB and TF card slots, and a working seat belt.
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Coolest Doors
Kidzone Kidzone Kids Lamborghini Sian Roadster
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Coolest Doors
Kidzone Kidzone Kids Lamborghini Sian Roadster
We find car doors that go up instead of out a little impractical. But for kids?It's totally cool. A Lambo for your little one, this kids' electric carcan be parent or driver controlled, has a maximum speed of 3 miles per hour,faux-carbon-fiber body kit (which is a big deal for car lovers), working front and rear LED lights, a working gas pedal, real engine sounds, and a moderately-loudhorn. It also has abuilt-in radio, AUX cord, USB port, and bluetooth capability. It seats one with a three-point harness.
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Fun Theme
Kid Trax Kid Trax Real Rigs Toddler Recycling Truck
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Fun Theme
Kid Trax Kid Trax Real Rigs Toddler Recycling Truck
There is no person more popular to a toddler than a sanitation worker. They have the big truck that eats recycling and garbage. What could be better for your kid than getting to drive their very own recycling rig?
How about giving it fun googly eyes? A shape-sorting compartment? Because this truck has it. It's really for the younger kids and only seats one, but with its sound effects and easy one-button driving, they won't mind flying solo.
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Best Fire Truck
Kid Motorz Kid Motorz Two-Seater Fire Engine
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Best Fire Truck
Kid Motorz Kid Motorz Two-Seater Fire Engine
Second only to sanitation, fire trucks hold children's fascination, and really just set their imaginary world alight. Help your children play out their heroics with this ride-on fire truck.
And this one has all the bells and whistles — literally. It has a siren. It also has a working spray hose, a handset microphone, and emergency lights. There are two forward speeds and one reverse speed. The maximum speed in drive is five miles per hour. It's tons of fun in a small package.
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Best Car Alternative
Peg Perego Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Tractor With Trailer
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Best Car Alternative
Peg Perego Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Tractor With Trailer
Get your kid some overalls, a pair of work boots, and a shovel, and get them out on the land with this electric tractor by Peg Perego.
The John Deere tractor says “I’m here to work,”but the kid riding it says, “I’m hereto chase the pigeons on my fancy green tractor.” With a maximum speed of just over 4 MPH, and two flip-up arm rests, your future farmer is ready to bail some hay, or just listen to the radio and cruise on their neat ride-on.
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The OG Jeep
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Barbie Jeep Wrangler
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The OG Jeep
Fisher-Price Power Wheels Barbie Jeep Wrangler
While this Jeep is similar in specs to the barbecue-themed Wrangler we included earlier, we'd be remiss if we didn't include the classic Barbie Jeep in this list.
It features fun Barbie graphics and a pretend radio with six pre-loaded tunes. Your kids will have a blast showing off their new toy to the whole neighborhood.