Best Electric ATVs and Quads for Kids: 7 Picks by Age

For kids 8 and up, the Razor Dirt Quad is the real electric quad: twist throttle, hand brake, air tires and 8 mph. For ages 3 to 8, get a 12V quad like the Kid Trax 12V ATV, and under 3, a 6V toddler quad that tops out under 2 mph.

1. #1Razor Dirt Quad 24V My Pick
2. #2Kid Trax 12V ATV Ages 3–8
3. #3Aosom 12V 10Ah ATV Fastest 12V
4. #4Best Choice Products 12V ATV Bluetooth
5. #5Qaba 12V ATV Light and Small
6. #6Kid Trax Toddler Quad First Quad
7. #7Best Choice Products 6V Quad Toddlers

Want four wheels and doors instead? See the 4×4 ride-ons with rubber tires, or the electric go-karts for kids for 6 to 12.

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How to Choose a Kids’ Electric ATV

Toy quad or real electric quad

Most kids’ quads are toy quads: a foot pedal or a push button, plastic wheels and 2 to 5 mph. The Razor Dirt Quad is different, with a twist-grip throttle, a hand-operated disc brake and air-filled tires, which is why Razor sets it at ages 8 and up.

Age and weight

Go by the maker’s numbers. Toddler quads here are for 18 to 36 months and 44 lb, the 12V quads 3 to 5 or 3 to 8 and 66 to 77 lb, and the Razor 8 and up and 120 lb.

Buy for the weight they’ll be next summer, not today. A 12V quad rated to 66 lb runs out of room fast for a big 5-year-old.

Speed and a low gear

Two speeds help a beginner. Most 12V quads here have a low gear around 1.9 mph and a high gear of 3.7 to 5 mph, and the Razor has a parent-set switch that holds it at 5 mph until you open it up to 8.

Brakes

Toy quads stop when your kid lets go of the pedal or button. The Razor adds a real hand brake, which matters at 8 mph, so practice stopping before speed.

Where they’ll ride

Plastic treaded wheels are fine on pavement and short dry grass, and they spin on hills and wet lawns. Even the Razor isn’t a trail machine: Razor says to ride it on flat, smooth ground, not rocky trails, sand, or wet or icy ground.

Run time and charging

Expect 45 minutes to 2 hours per charge, and 8 to 12 hours to recharge with the charger that came with it (see how to charge a ride-on). The Razor’s charge can take up to 12 hours, so plug it in the night before a big day.

The 7 Best Electric ATVs and Quads for Kids

1. Razor Dirt Quad 24V

This is the one that feels like a real quad, and one of my boys had one. Two 12V batteries make 24V for a 350W chain-driven motor, with a twist-grip throttle, forward and reverse, and 12-inch air-filled tires on steel wheels.

A parent switch under a screwed cover sets it to 5 or 8 mph, and the hand-operated rear disc brake stops it properly. It’s for ages 8 and up and riders to 120 lb, with 40 to 80 minutes per charge.

The catch is terrain. Razor calls it “not an ATV” for trails and says flat, smooth surfaces only, so it suits a driveway or a big flat lawn, not the woods.

Verdict The quad to get for a confident 8- to 12-year-old on flat ground. Skip it for trail riding or a kid under 8.

For the full rundown, see my Razor Dirt Quad review.

2. Kid Trax 12V ATV

The widest age range of the 12V quads here, 3 to 8, and the highest weight limit at 77 lb. It has 4WD, LED headlights, a fast and slow switch, and forward, neutral and reverse.

It’s gentle, though, with a top speed of 2.7 mph. That makes it a good first quad for a 3- or 4-year-old, but an older kid will want more speed within a year or two.

Verdict A safe, steady quad that lasts from 3 to about 6. Skip it if your kid already wants to go fast.

3. Aosom 12V 10Ah ATV

The fastest 12V quad here, with two motors, 1.9 mph in low and 5 mph in high. It has a bigger 10Ah battery than most 12V quads, soft start, four-wheel suspension, LED lights and a battery gauge.

It’s for ages 3 to 5 and 66 lb, and Aosom lists a rider height under 47.2 inches. Run time is about 45 minutes.

Verdict The pick for a 4- or 5-year-old who wants real speed. Skip it for a tall kid near 47 inches.

4. Best Choice Products 12V ATV

A 12V 7Ah quad with two motors, 1.9 or 3.7 mph, and four-wheel suspension. It’s the music pick, with Bluetooth, USB, AUX and FM radio, plus LED headlights and a horn.

The battery lifts out for charging, which helps if the quad lives in a shed. Plan on 10 to 12 hours for the first charge.

Verdict A good all-rounder for 3 to 8 with the most extras. Skip it if top speed matters more than music.

5. Qaba 12V ATV

The smallest 12V quad here, at about 26 lb and 35 inches long, so it’s easy to carry and store. It has two 25W motors, 1.9 or 3.7 mph, four-wheel suspension, LED headlights and a rear basket.

The 4.5Ah battery gives about 45 minutes. Qaba says its treaded wheels handle cement, asphalt, brick and grass.

Verdict The one for a small yard or a small 3-year-old. Skip it for a kid who’ll outgrow it by 5.

6. Kid Trax Toddler Quad

A first quad for 18 to 36 months, with a push button to go and a top speed of 1.5 mph. It’s 6V, about 13 lb, and the wheels have a rubber traction strip for better grip than bare plastic.

This one wears Lightning McQueen’s look, and Kid Trax sells the same quad in other characters, such as Minnie Mouse. There’s no parent remote listed, so stay within arm’s reach.

Verdict A safe first ride for a toddler who loves Cars. Skip it after about age 3.

7. Best Choice Products 6V Quad

A 6V 4.5Ah toddler quad with one button to go, forward only, and a 1.8 mph top speed. It has four-wheel suspension and treaded plastic wheels, and the battery comes out from under the seat for charging.

There are no brakes: it stops when your toddler lets go of the button. Plan 12 hours for the first charge and 1 to 2 hours of riding after that.

Verdict A plain, sturdy toddler quad with no character theme. Skip it if you want lights and sounds.

Safety and Sizing

For the Razor, start on the 5 mph setting and only open it up to 8 once your kid can brake and steer without thinking. CPSC’s helmet chart points to a motocross-style helmet for quads, and our safety gear guide covers sizing.

These are all electric kids’ quads, not gas ATVs. Gas youth ATVs have their own age labels and rules, which are a different decision.

FAQ

Under 3, a 6V toddler quad. From 3 to 8, a 12V quad sized to their weight next summer, and from 8 up on flat ground, the Razor Dirt Quad.