Battery-powered vehicles bring a whole new dimension to traditional ride-on toys, and with the most realistic selection of vehicles, kids can really play to mimic the adults around them.

A wide range of colors and styles is present in the category of battery-powered riding toys. Suitable for both boys and girls, battery powered vehicles are available with a 6V or 12V rechargeable battery and the only real difference between the two is in the number of speeds and the terrain the model is capable of handling.

A wonderful entry-level toy is the 6V Trimoto Racing Trike available in blue with red and yellow, as well as shades of pink and purple. Suitable for young children from 18 months of age, this trike has a maximum speed of 2.5 km / h, as well as reverse gear. Another option for 18 month old riders is the Runner Quad available in pink or blue. Powered by a 6V battery, the Quad has a single forward and reverse speed.

A slightly larger 6V battery riding trike suitable for ages 3 and up is the Patrol trike available in Police Patrol or Princess Patrol models. The Patrol trike comes with a unique 3km / h forward speed and reverse gear.

The All Aboard 6V Train and Track Set is a completely different kind of battery operated toy. With the 22 pieces of the track, a track can be laid, and the little train rattles along it. Complete with engine sounds and a horn, little engineers will also be delighted to know that an attached cart has enough room for all of their favorite stuffed toys.

Who has not wanted to drive a Ferrari F430, or perhaps an Alfa Romeo 8C? These luxury cars, along with the 6V Mini Coopers, Porsche Cayennes and BMW 335i, are available in the wide range of battery-operated miniature toys. Suitable for children from 3 years old, these cars have a single forward speed and a reverse gear as well, so that even the smallest drivers can park in parallel.

12V or higher battery-powered vehicles are generally suitable for children slightly older than 5 years and up, and are also best on rough terrain. This category includes the large number of battery-powered tractors, jeeps and quads. Vehicles equipped with a 12V rechargeable battery generally have two speeds of approximately 2.2 and 5 mph, plus reverse. However, not all 12V battery powered models are tough and wobbly, this category also includes the smart looking Vespa trike. The Vespa is a bit more unusual in that it includes a grip throttle like a real Vespa does, rather than the common pedal throttles in most versions.

The wide range of kids’ electric vehicle styles and models available for kids ages 18 months to 10+ ensures that there really is a perfect toy for every child. It is important to remember several safety precautions when playing with these riders. Children should always be supervised while playing in battery-powered vehicles and under no circumstances should they be driven on roads. They are strictly a backyard toy. Using common sense when playing with battery-operated ride-on toys will end days with all sorts of wonderful adventures.