Children's electric car — a real electric car or an expensive toy?

You can independently select and buy an electric car in the full catalog. Well, below we will talk about what is important to pay attention to when choosing a device.

Riding in a baby car develops mindfulness, coordination and other qualities in preschool children

The first thing parents need to start with selection is to find out which electric cars are appropriate for the age of the child. Conventionally, all electric vehicles can be divided into three age categories: from one year to 3 years, from 3 to 6 and over six years.

Models for the youngest group differ not only in smaller dimensions, but also in low battery power, as well as a minimum travel speed (3-4 km/h). That is, they move at the speed of a leisurely walking pedestrian and it is comfortable for parents to accompany them on a walk. In addition, most of them are equipped with a remote control to control the car for dad or mom. For example, such a cheerful miniature Audi from Bambi.

By the way, you should not buy a model "for growth", as the baby will have to reach the pedals and steering wheel, while not getting pleasure from the process of driving his first car.

If there are two children in a family with a small age difference, you can opt for double models with a maximum load of up to 50-60 kg. Then the children could roll each other. However, this option is also suitable for entertainment with friends.

Children's ATVs do not have such an increased cross-country ability, like adults

On road and off road

Having decided on the dimensions of the electric vehicle, you must select the type of model. First of all, you need to build on where the child will mainly ride. For asphalt pavements or tiled smooth paths, any electric car you like is suitable. If the car will drive off the park paths onto the dirt road, grass or sand, then you should give preference to SUVs or ATVs with slightly improved cross-country ability and at least partially rubberized wheels. But do not get carried away — serious off-road and deep puddles are contraindicated for conventional electric vehicles. A striking example of an SUV is the Jet Runner Backyard Safari 4x4.

In addition to standard cars and motorcycles, among electric cars you can find a variety of "special equipment": tractors, trucks, steam locomotives and even airplanes. For example, a Peg Perego tractor has a movable bucket that can be used to load something into a John Deere Gator dump truck of the same brand. In general, there are interesting options for various games.

Special equipment is not as popular as ordinary cars. Although it is also interesting to play with her

In addition, you can pick up an electric car that copies the model of your father's or mother's car. For example, a model from Rastar very accurately repeats the appearance of the popular Range Rover Evoque crossover.

Manufacturers

We recommend buying famous brands of cars: Bambi, Peg-Perego, Rastar, ToysToys, Jet Runner, Injusa, Feber. They have a normal ratio of price and quality, and the companies involved in their sale carry out their warranty and post-warranty service. Usually, many come from China, but there are exceptions. For example, Peg-Perego models are made in Italy and cost accordingly.

under the hood

The technical characteristics of the models depend on the capacity and power of the batteries, as well as their number. But for future owners, it is not the numbers of ampere-hours and watts that are much more important, but the maximum speed and continuous driving time of an electric vehicle.

Depending on the age group, the speed of electric cars varies from 3 to a very impressive 30 km/h. Therefore, parents need to carefully study this parameter in the considered candidates for the purchase. Many models that go over 7 km/h are equipped with a two-speed gearbox (in addition to reverse). The first speed allows you to better use the power of the machine and, for example, overcome climbs more confidently. More "advanced" electric vehicles can even have five-speed gearboxes and a brake pedal for realistic driving. For example, a model with a three-speed gearbox is Peg Perego Gaucho Superpower.

If dad is a biker, then the son is most likely wants a motorcycle.

The duration of work is often indicated too optimistically, usually one and a half to two hours, but in reality (especially off-road and when overcoming climbs), the power reserve is enough for about an hour. For longer "journeys" it is advisable to purchase a spare battery. By the way, some all-wheel drive models are equipped with two batteries — separately for the front and rear wheels. It is possible to purchase a spare battery with similar parameters (most importantly, with the same voltage) for longer “travels”, and the capacity may be larger. If in doubt, take a battery similar to that installed by the manufacturer or consult qualified child car dealers.

Batteries of machines are charged from a conventional electrical network. It is worth paying attention to such an important parameter as the battery charging time. The average electric car is ready to drive again in about 10-12 hours, but for some models it can take up to 16 hours. Therefore, in order not to get stuck halfway on a walk, you need to do “exercises” in advance.

Electric vehicle control is simple, and learning it can be imagined for the baby as a game

Music, lights and other entertainment

Unlike conventional cars, children's models are usually sold in one version. The standard equipment of toy electric cars, first of all, includes such important things for children as a horn and a variety of light and sound effects (melodies, sirens, engine sound imitation, etc.). More expensive models have almost full LED headlights, full rubber wheels, and can also be equipped with a radio and even a USB port (for playing your own music), like in the Henes F830.

Parents, in turn, will be pleased with the presence of seat belts, a battery charge indicator and a function to limit the maximum speed of an electric car. With their help (as well as with a remote control), they will be able to better control the movement of their child and will not worry about his safety. After all, it is as important for mom and dad as the pleasure of traveling for a little driver.