RC Ride On Cars: Find the right ride-on for your kid, and keep it running.

The specs the box doesn't tell you (volts, motors, max weight, seat belts, run time), from a Power Wheels dad whose two boys drive these.

Kevin's son in a green dinosaur helmet driving a red ride-on jeep across the backyard grass
My son on his red ride-on jeep in our backyard. Helmet on, every ride.

Quick picks by age

One pick per age from our gift guide by age, matched to the child’s age, weight and where they’ll drive.

  • Ages 1 to 3

    6VParent remote

    Kidzone 6V bumper car

    Look for a parent remote, slow speed and a seat belt.

    Toddler picks
  • Ages 3 to 5

    12VHigh-speed lockout

    TOBBI 12V police car

    A parent remote or a high-speed lockout.

    First 12V ride-ons
  • Ages 5 to 8

    24V2 seats

    First Ride On 24V Bronco Raptor

    Two seats, a 100+ lb limit and grass traction.

    #2 on our 24V list
  • Ages 8 and up

    24VHelmet

    Aosom 24V drift go-kart

    Weight limit and brakes, and buy a helmet.

    #4 on our 24V list
  • Two kids

    12V or 24V2 seats

    First Ride On 24V Jeep Wrangler

    Keep both kids’ weight under the limit.

    Two-seaters
  • No charging

    PedalsAdjustable seat

    hauck Sirocco pedal go-kart

    No battery to charge on Christmas morning.

    Pedal go-karts

Kevinsmak

Power Wheels dad. Writing RC Ride On Cars since the start.

Hello! I’m Kevinsmak; I have been a content producer of RC Ride On Cars since the start of this site. I have always enjoyed Power Wheels with my family. My two boys love them, and seeing this helps me make sure this website is very accurate for the safety and enjoyment of your family.

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