Growing up, there were few things I enjoyed more than my ride-on electric car. Mine was a four-wheeler-looking thing, similar to my number 1 below, that I used to traverse the small hill behind the house I grew up in. It had a plastic seat and wheels, and while no one would ever confuse it as an off-road vehicle, I honestly felt like I could conquer the world driving it around.
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These electric toys have gotten even more remarkable over the years. No longer is it just a generic 4-wheeler or generic jeep-looking toy; there are actual brands and models available. They&#;ve also improved safety by adding seatbelts, lower top speeds, and insulated battery areas. I may not remember every time I tipped over my old toy 4-wheeler, but I am sure my parents do.
Growing up, I may not have had access to the latest and greatest electric toy cars, but kids nowadays do. So here is a shortlist of some of the more exciting toy cars available for your hill conquering kids at home.
Rollplay 12V Powersport ATV Powered Ride-On &#; Red
I have to put this first for nostalgia reasons. With a top speed of 3 mph and realistic sounds and controls, your adventurous toddler can enjoy 2 hours of runtime.
Rough, rugged, and fun to drive&#;the Power Wheels Ford F-150 Raptor Extreme is just like the real thing. It&#;s designed with oversized tires and a lifted body so that young drivers can power over the roughest backyard driving conditions, including wet grass, mud, and more. There&#;s a roomy truck bed with a working lift-and-lower tailgate, storage inside the dash, and a pretend radio with pre-loaded tunes, sound effects, and a voice-amplifying microphone. The Power Wheels F-150 Raptor seats two, drives two speeds forward (2.5 or 5 mph max) plus reverse, and is equipped with Power Lock brakes and a parent-controlled high-speed lockout for beginner drivers.
This electric blue Dodge Viper SRT Ride-on Toy from Kid Trax is an absolute head turner. Your tyke can cruise around the neighborhood smoothly on Power Trax rubber traction strip tires and choose from two forward speeds and one reverse speed for added independence. This deluxe ride-on also features realistic horn and engine sounds, working LED headlights, and real opening doors.
This Dodge Charger Police Car Pursuit Ride-On will bring your little officer&#;s imagination to life, complete with authentic flashing lights and sirens, realistic engine sound effects, a working megaphone PA system to ward off bad guys, and even a light-up mock police computer screen.
Let&#;s get those kids out and rolling with their own 12V Powered ride-on Truck! Kids can have hands-on driving experience with true-to-life pedals and a steering wheel. This mini truck is scaled down to comfortably seat children with a safety harness and locking doors for a realistic touch. Parents can take advantage of the remote control! Stand back and watch or take control and join your kids for playtime! Use the Bluetooth dashboard to connect your favorite devices and add a soundtrack to playtime.
Haul in loads of fun with the Semi-Truck and Trailer Ride-On Toy by Kid Trax! Featuring a removable trailer with dual hinged opening trailer doors &#; just like an actual semi-truck. Working cab lights, PA system, and horn and engine sound effects add to the playtime fun, while real foot pedal acceleration creates a lifelike driving experience. The Semi-Truck and Trailer has a top speed of 4 MPH for the perfect blend of fun and safety.
This Is Our Fantastic And Functional BABY RIDE ON CAR For Your Lovely Children. Its Beautiful Working Lights And Doors Add To The Sense Of Being In A Real Car While The Auto Power-Off Protection System It Contains Increases Its Safety. It Can Not Only Be Controlled By The 2.4GHz Remote But Also By The Electrical Foot Pedal And Steering Wheel.
This Lamborghini Sian Roadster is a scale replica with authentic badges, LED lights, MP3 player input, engine sounds, and all other functionalities your child could ever dream of.
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If that doesn&#;t sound like your kind of thing, or maybe your kid is ready for their first adult car. You can always shop our Adult Vehicles.
Not everyone can afford to put the latest electric car on their driveway, but for only a few dollars you can get die-cast models of all the biggest electric car hits of the last few years.
Whether for your kids or just the big kid inside you, show your support for the electric car cause by getting your hands on a few of the models below. Many will be on sale at your local Target and other stores, others are widely available on sites like eBay.
Tesla Roadster
Probably the most well-known electric car of recent years - if not ever - Tesla's Roadster was always going to be immortalized as a model car. For only a couple of dollars you can get a Hot Wheels version, available in plenty of different colors. Despite the small scale, detail is impressive, right down to the Tesla lettering across the rear panel.
Nissan Leaf
Another big name in the electric car world, there are a few different companies making die-cast replicas. One is Japanese maker Tomica, with a slightly basic 1:68 scale model, and fellow Japanese brand J-Collection makes a more impressive 1:43 scale model (usually around 4 inches in length), with various colors available. It's a good model to have - no doubt the Leaf will become quite collectable one day.
J-Collection Nissan Leaf. Image: ebay.co.uk
Chevrolet Volt
Like the Leaf, the Volt is available in a couple of different scales - Maisto makes a 1:64 scale version, most of which seem to be red. GCO makes a 1:18 scale version, in silver. 1:18 models are typically around 11 inches long and make good display models - they usually have plenty of details, and feature working steering, opening doors and more.
GCO Chevy Volt. Image: Flickr user Justin's Diecasts
Fisker Karma
Matchbox cars have been around for years, and the brand pretty much gives its name to the 1:64 scale model class, where you'll also find Hot Wheels cars. Matchbox has the license to make the Karma, and for only a few dollars you can get your hands on one in a variety of colors. It looks like a detailed model to match the Hot Wheels Tesla, and as with any other early electric vehicle will probably become a collectors' item one day.
Matchbox Fisker Karma. Image: matchbox.wikia.com
Mitsubishi i
Mitsubishi's 'i' electric car, or i-MiEV in many markets, somehow suits being scaled down. Even the real vehicle is virtually a toy in size, so it seems appropriate. Japanese make Tomica does a replica in roughly 1:58 scale (similar to the standardized 1:64 scale in physical size), but like the Leaf it's not the most detailed representation. Both J-Collection and French make Vitesse do better, 1:43 scale versions.
Tomica Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Image: Flickr user joeszilvagyi
And something completely different...
So what if new electric cars aren't your thing? Well, when searching for die-cast cars, we came across this rather funky Baker Electric money box. The listing says the model is about 4.5 inches long, and we think it'd make a great addition to anyone's collection. If hybrids are more up your street, it's also possible to get your hands on miniature models of cars like the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Honda CR-Z, in a selection of scales.
Baker Electric Car model
One might consider diecast electric cars to be the truest representations of their real counterparts of any models - after all, just like the cars they represent - they're zero-emissions...
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