A ride-on car lets a child drive around the driveway or yard, from a push car for kids to a battery car for kids for older kids. The right one suits their age: a foot-powered or push car for little ones, an electric ride on car with a motor for children who can steer and control speed. Look for the right age rating, a safe speed, and supervision near any traffic. Think about the child's age, your space, and whether they're ready for a motorised one.
What is a kids ride on car?
A kids ride on, or kids car, is a small car a child sits in and drives around the driveway or yard. A push car for kids is foot-powered for toddlers, and a battery car for kids adds a motor, while electric ride on car models have a motor and slow set speed for older children who can steer, usually with a parent remote override.
Push or electric ride-on car?
The two types suit different ages:
- Push or foot-powered car: a toddler pushes with their feet or a parent pushes, for the youngest children learning to steer.
- Battery-powered ride-on: a motor drives the car at a slow, set speed, for older children who can steer and control it, usually with a parent remote override.
Choose a push car for a toddler, or an electric ride-on for an older child ready to control speed and steering safely.
What safety features matter on an electric ride-on?
An electric ride-on car carries more risk than a push one, so safety features matter. A slow top speed suited to children, a seatbelt, and a parental remote control that lets you steer or stop the car are the key features to look for. A remote override means a parent can take control if the child heads towards a hazard. Use it on a flat, enclosed area like a driveway or backyard, well away from the road, pools and slopes. Supervise at all times. A slow speed, seatbelt, parent remote and a safe enclosed area keep ride-on driving safe.
Common questions
What age is a ride-on car for?
A push car kids use suits toddlers from around 1 year; battery-powered ride-ons suit older children, often 3 years and up, who can steer and control the car. Check each car's age rating.
How fast do electric ride-on cars go?
A battery car kids can drive runs at a slow, set speed suited to children, usually a walking pace. Look for one with a low top speed and a parental remote so you can control or stop it.
What is a parental remote control?
A remote that lets a parent steer or stop the ride-on car, overriding the child's controls. It's a key safety feature so you can take control if the child heads towards a hazard.
Where should kids drive a ride-on car?
On a flat, enclosed area like a driveway or backyard, well away from the road, pools and slopes, with supervision. Never near traffic.
Can I pay for a ride-on car with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our ride-on cars start from $95, which is four fortnightly payments of about $23.75.
Kit out for play
A ride-on car pairs with the rest of the ride-on gear. Add a scooter for an older child, a bike to progress to, and lawn games for the whole family.
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