Behind the wheel from an early age: TOP-5 children's electric cars

The small and nimble Fiat 500 attracts with its remarkable appearance a lot of indifferent views of ordinary passers-by. According to the latest fashion trends, it is also available in a version with an electric motor, in the image and likeness of which a miniature replica of the car is made — the brainchild of the Italian company Peg Perego.

The car combines compact body dimensions and a spacious interior designed exclusively for one driver aged 2 to 6 years. To understand the principles of management of the Peg Perego Fiat 500 will not be difficult even for the youngest children — the assets of the electric car have one gear for moving forward, an accelerator pedal with an automatic braking system (braking occurs when the gas is released) and a responsive steering wheel. In addition, you can always adjust the trajectory of an inexperienced driver's trips from the parent remote control,

The car has one gear for moving forward and reverse. In both cases, the maximum speed of the model is about 3.7 km/h. The support points for the car are plastic wheels — not the best solution in terms of comfort and noise, but for a low-cost electric car it's the best. The main thing is that the child is comfortably located in the driver's seat, and compliance with the safety measures of a small driver is achieved due to the presence of a seat belt.

There is no need to count on long rides together with the Peg Perego Fiat 500 — the energy reserves in the battery of the model are enough for about an hour of active trips. If you do not constantly press the gas pedal "into the floor", by this time you can safely add another 20-30 minutes. However, there is a place for an additional battery in the battery compartment of the car, the installation of which will increase the battery life time of the electric car to two and a half hours. During such a time period, both the owner of the model and a couple of his friends will be able to roll in plenty.

The licensed mini-copy of the Audi TTS sports car impresses with the high detail of the assembly — in the exterior of the children's electric car, the smallest details of the "adult" version of the ambitious German car in the convertible body are precisely recognized.

The car is armed with front and rear LED headlights with the function of indicating turns, a dashboard with backlight and a gas tank hatch, under which a charging slot is hidden. In addition, the model is equipped with a sports steering wheel with a beep button. In a form factor similar to the steering wheel, the parent remote control is made with a separate engine lock key, which provides instant stop of the electric vehicle in emergency situations.

The model also inherited a low ground clearance from a full-size sports car, which is why it is not the best suited for cross-country rides. The optimal roads for the Rastar Audi TTS are smooth sidewalks and paved or paved park trails. On such types of coatings, the electric car is able to reach a speed of 2-3 km/ h when traveling in first gear or 3-4 km/ h in second gear. When driving backwards, the car accelerates to 3 km/h, and rearview mirrors come to the aid of a small driver in orientation.

Despite the use of plastic wheels in the design, moving by car over irregularities does not cause discomfort to the child. The thing is that each tyre has a rubber lining, which reduces noise and absorbs joints along with small bumps. The child holds the seat belt in the seat. By the way, in the niche behind the seat, a battery is hidden from prying eyes, providing 1 hour of driving. The process of its full charging takes about 8-10 hours. The cherry on the cake is a sane price tag against the background of many competitors, for which Rastar Audi TTS takes the trouble to be one of the most balanced children's electric cars created on the example of a real car.

A realistic scaled-down version of the Range Rover Sport SUV differs from a real car only in size and type of drive. The model is produced under license from the British automaker at the production facilities of Feber in Spain.

2 powerful electric motors are installed under the hood of a full-fledged car in miniature, and the model uses electricity accumulated in the tanks of a 12-volt battery as fuel. Its charge is enough for about an hour's rides. At the disposal of a small driver, one gear is provided for moving forward and reverse, nevertheless, at a single speed, the car develops a speed of 7 km/h in the blink of an eye.

Swing doors located on both sides of the body lead to the Range salon. The total load capacity of the model is 60 kg — the driver and a small passenger aged from 3 to 10 years are comfortably located in two separate seats. The control of the SUV is fully shouldered by the "pilot", since the possibility of remotely changing the trajectory of the car is not provided.

Additional equipment of the Feber Range Rover Sport 12V includes front and rear lights (conventional models), as well as an AUX input for connecting an MP3 player or smartphone. After all, it's no secret that it's much more fun to go with music. In addition, the model's electrical equipment is reliably protected from dirt and moisture, which means there are practically no insurmountable obstacles for an electric car — it will pass wherever the electric motor is strong enough.

A miniature version of the powerful American Polaris Ranger SUV is produced under the wing of Peg Perego. Unlike the role model, the mini-Jeep is aimed at a younger age audience, and two kids can be in its open cabin at the same time.

The machine is driven by two electric motors with a total power of 600 watts. In the first gear, it is able to move at speeds up to 5 km/h, and at the second speed, the car accelerates to 11 km/h. The current speed is indicated by an electronic speedometer on the dashboard. There is also an indication of the remaining battery charge, and the company of these elements on the "device" is a radio receiver with support for connecting an MP3 player (a pair of AA batteries will be needed for the radio to work). A little child will be able to travel along yard or park trails with a breeze and with music.

The increased patency of the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger RZR is provided by short overhangs, high ground clearance, a shock absorption system and an aggressive tread pattern. However, the wheels of the car are too rigid, which is why you can't call off-road driving particularly comfortable. And the jeep is given slopes and descents with a steepness of up to 17%. That's just on descents it is necessary to be extra careful — the car is not equipped with a separate brake pedal and can move coasting (though not fast) with the gas pedal released.

The side-supported seats lend themselves to flexible adjustment of positions as the driver and passenger grow. Also, the seats are equipped with reliable seat belts. Comfort for kids at the wheel and in the next seat is added by cup holders for drinks and a roomy boot for transporting toys. The power reserve of an electric vehicle on a single battery charge is about 5 km, after which the tank will need to be filled with electricity for 12-14 hours. Given the immodest dimensions of the car, it is preferable to do this in the garage, since the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger RZR barely gets through the doorway of the apartment.

The South Korean company HENES is doing everything possible to make children's electric cars of its production look like real cars. At the same time, it produces vehicles for kids in an original design that does not resemble real-life car models.

The serious T870 SUV combines elements of the style of large American jeeps (in particular, the Hummer H3 and Ford F-150 Raptor). From them, the children's car got increased off—road patency — on the HENES T870 you can knead dirt without the slightest fear. Constant 4x4 all-wheel drive and high ground clearance provide their assistance in overcoming the most difficult off-road sections.

On most types of road surfaces, the electric car seems to float, which is the merit of an independent suspension with pneumatic amortization. It effectively absorbs even large bumps in the path of the car. And in order to make it easier for the child to control the model, its steering wheel is equipped with an electric booster. Of course, there were also headlights, swinging doors and a roomy boot. And the rubber of the electric car is borrowed from "adult" cars, so that excessive noise is not created when moving (as in models with plastic wheels).

The car has a padded seat with side support, equipped with five-point seat belts. And in place of the dashboard, you can find an on-board computer based on Android OS with a huge 7-inch display. When connected to a Wi-Fi network, the screen turns into a full-fledged tablet, whereas in the absence of an Internet connection, it serves to display data on the current speed (up to 8 km/h), the remaining battery charge, and is also used for self-diagnosis of the main components and aggregates. In addition, the on-board computer has a mission to play music tracks through the built-in speakers.

An equally strong side of the HENES T870 was its battery life — a powerful 24 V battery provides a power reserve of about 15 km, which is a very impressive result. The sky-high cost acts as a deterrent from the momentary purchase of an electric car, however, a top-level product should cost accordingly.