Ride-on cars for kids are mostly electrical and operated with a battery. There are 6V(volts) power wheels and 12V power wheel regarding the type of battery they have. This means the first one has a battery that has electricals strength of 6V, and the second has a battery that has electrical strength of 12V. The 12V battery has more power than a 6V battery. Therefore, kids can drive 12V ride-on cars much longer than the ones with a 6V battery.
Because 12V vehicles have more power they can go faster than ones with a 6V battery. But, 6V vehicles are better for younger children under 4 years old because they have smaller maximum speed so they are safer for them. We will focus on the 6V ride-on cars for kids, so if you are interested in them here you will find all the information you need.
6V charged ride-on cars generally have three-speed modes: 1.5 mph, 2.5 mph, and 5 mph. 2.5 mph will be optimal maximum speed that is the safest for your children. It is desirable if the toy has a parental remote control so the kid does not have to ride it because the parent is controlling the car.
It is a great practical feature if the wheels are big enough and have rubber stripes because it makes the vehicle more stable and it wouldn’t get stuck on grass, gravel, sidewalk or other curved terrains.
In this review, we will represent you 5 models of 6V powered wheels for your children. We will describe after which real car model they are made, what are the features, mechanisms and other technical specifications.
Detailed Reviews of Best 6V Power Wheels
Costzon Ride-on Car
This ride-on car is 41.7 inches long, 24.8 inches wide and 20.5 inches high. It is suitable for children that are 4 to 6 years old and its capacity is 44 pounds. The product’s weight is 26.4 pounds. At the back of it, there is a handle that allows you to pull it for easy transport.
It has a light on wheels and real headlights. The car has a lot of multimedia features, so it is equipped with Bluetooth, FM and AM radio, MP3 input, USB input and storage card with audio files. The audio files that are already stored are mostly techno music. Beside multimedia, it has hydraulics.
Driving is operated with a 6V rechargeable battery. When fully charged, kids can drive it for approximately one hour. The ultimate speed is 2 mph. It has four wheel suspension design and slow start function that ensures your kid is safe. It is also equipped with a voltage meter to point out feature.
The seat is big and comfortable. It has seatbelt which contributes to children’s safety. The vehicle has two modes and one of them is for parents to be more secure of their children’s safety. It has a remote control that allows the parent to control the vehicle. The second mode allows the kid to control the car with the electric pedal and steering wheel.
Benefits of this 6V power wheel is that has a lot of lights, music and hydraulic which makes it fun even if the child does not drive it. The parental remote control mode allows the parents to be sure their child is safe because they control the car. On the other hand, many customers have pointed out that the vehicle is very slow and it does not drive on grass or any other dirty or curved surface. Also, the space for legs is not very big so many kids that are 3 to 5 years old, but taller would not fit which means that the product can be easily outgrown.
Pros: Comes with a parental control remote. It has two driving mods, one for kids and other for parents.
Cons: It is very slow (which can be good and bad) and it doesn’t do well on grass.
Best Choice Products Truck Model
The ride-on car is operated with a 6V rechargeable battery. Its maximum speed is 2.5 mph which is ideal for kids. It is modeled as truck and available in black, blue, red and pink color. The length is 37.5 inches, width is 24 inches and height is 19.5 inches. Its weight capacity is 44 pounds and it is convenient for children that are 2 to 6 years old.
This 6V power wheels can be constantly driven for hours when the battery is fully charged. It has multimedia functions so it features AUX jack to play your own music. The vehicle has LED headlights.
There are two modes. The parental mode includes a remote control which allows the parent to control kids car and they have been more sure about their children safe. The kid’s mode allows the children to drive it by themselves. In that case, they have foot pedal accelerator and steering wheel with the horn included.
The vehicle has three speeds, parking mode and forward and reverse sprocket so it can go forth and back. It has a button for start and stops. The seat is adjustable and it comes with a seatbelt. The vehicle is safe and ASTM certified. It is made from high-density plastics.
The benefits of this ride-on car are that it has adjustable seat so the kid would not outgrow it so fast. The integrated music and parental remote control make the driving very fun but at the same time safe for children and the parent feels calmer.
According to customer reviews, shortcomings are that the material from which is made of does not ensure the product’s quality so it can be easily broken. Also, many reviewers mentioned delivery of the product was late and that the product came smaller than they expected, so we recommend that for kids 4 years and older you buy a larger ride-on car.
Pros: It is adjustable so your kid can use it for a long time. It comes with parental control too.
Cons: The plastic on the car is too sensitive, it breaks easily.
Rollplay BMW i8 Ride-On Car
Unlike previous models, this vehicle has more luxury looks and it has more features. The battery is 6V and rechargeable, but the product also has a battery life indicator that shows you when is time to recharge it. When is fully charged after 8 to 12 hours, the kid can drive it up to 2 hours. There are cup holders in the car, clear windshield, butterfly opening doors, and the manufacturer has integrated real engine noises which makes it more realistic and fun.
Maximum speed is 2.5 mph. The wheels have rubber traction strips and chrome rims. The rubber makes it stable and it can ride on more grassy and curved terrain. The seat is very high and not made of plastic so it makes it very comfortable for sitting. The dashboard is very detailed. The kid has a steering wheel with BMW emblem and horn, the gearshift and it can go forward and reverse while driving. At the front are realistic LED headlights and the dashboard is also lighted.
Its length is 48.03 inches, width is 25.39 inches and height is 20.87 inches. It is convenient for children that 3 to 10 years old and the weight capacity is 77 pounds. It is available in black, white and silver color. The exterior is made from high-density plastic and the ride-on car is modeled as BMW i8.
Benefits of this 6V power wheels are realistic luxury design and rubber stripped wheels that make it more attractive and stable while driving. The seat is not made from plastic so it is very comfortable and the car makes real engine noise so your children will feel like they are in the real car. Also, the model has similar dimensions like previous ones, but it has a larger weight capacity.
The shortcomings are that there is no parental remote control, so it would not be so safe for 3 years old and less to drive it outdoors. The seat is not adjustable and by manufacturer description, it is convenient for kids up to 10 years old, but many reviewers pointed out that it will not fit kids that are older than 5 years.
Pros: It looks amazing and it is very comfortable to use.
Cons: It is pricey and it doesn’t have some pretty important features like parental control.
Rollplay Porsche Macan Modelled Ride-on Car
This vehicle is modeled after Porsche Macan and the manufacturer made it very realistic. It has metal Porsche emblem at the front. It has real LED headlight, folding mirrors and dashboard are also lighted. The wheels are big, rubber stripped and they have chrome rims. Rubber on wheels makes it more stable and functional on a variety of surfaces.
The dashboard includes a battery life indicator so you can know when is time to recharge it. It has gearshift, steering wheel with horn and radio with MP3 jack and speakers so kids can listen to music while driving it. Besides having two opening front doors it has opening tailgate also. The length is 44.3 inches, width is 24.4 inches and height is 23.2 inches. Item weighs 36 pounds. It is convenient for children from 36 months to 6 years old and it has 77 pounds weight capacity.
It is operated electrically with a 6V rechargeable battery which is included in the package and the charger also. Battery lasts up to 2 hours and it needs to be charged for 8 to 12 hours. Maximum speed is 2.5 mph which makes it safe for your children. The 6V power wheels have integrated real engine sound which makes it more fun to drive.
Benefits of this ride-on car is a comfortable seat with a seatbelt which makes your kid safe while driving it. Realistic model with rubber striped wheels, opening tailgate and music is ensuring that your child will enjoy it and have a feeling as if it was in a real Porsche.
Shortcomings of it are that battery must be charged for a very long time in regards to its lasting. Also, the car has no parental remote control so it is not recommended for children that are younger than 5 years to drive it outdoors or alone.
Pros: Looks like the real Porsche Macan and it is equipped with the real engine sound.
Cons: Battery could be better because it doesn’t last that long.
Kid Trax Disney Minnie Mouse Ride-on Car
Unlike previous ones, this vehicle is intended for very young children, from 18 to 30 month. It has 45-pound weight capacity. The length is 27.5 inches, width is 17 inches and height is 20 inches. Item weighs 13 pounds.
It has wheel steering on which is push-button for easy to handle accelerating. The maximum speed is 1.5 mph which makes it safe for your child. It has included one nonstandard 6V battery that is rechargeable. It can last up to 2 hours. The charger is included and the battery has to be charged for 10 to 12 hours.
The 6V power wheels are Disney Minnie Mouse themed and it is available only in this design. They are made from high-density plastic. The wheels are big and also plastic, but they have rubber traction strip tires that make this ride-on car very stable and functional. It won’t get stuck on pebble, grass, dirt or other.
Benefits are a 1-year limited warranty on the product and a 6-month limited warranty on the battery so you can replace it in case of damage. The push-button on steering wheel makes it very practical and simple for little children.
Shortcomings of the product are that it can go only forward and not reverse and the battery is charging very long considering it lasts for 1.5 to 2 hours maximum. Also, it would be more attractive and fun if there were integrated some lights or sounds.
Pros: It comes with a 1-year warranty and it is slow for smaller kids.
Cons: Doesn’t have many additional features like sound or lights.