12v Power Wheels – Best Kids Battery Operated Ride-On Toys

Popular and fun 12v power wheels car toys offer controls for driving, parking, controlling a variety of features and offer safety and comfort. Cost depends on the number of features included. There are multiple different models and types of kids ride-on toys 12von the market but we have chosen cars since they are very versatile. 12v ride-on car toys are the most popular choices on the market as they offer optimal features at a reasonable price and they fit the needs of different people.

12v power wheels

They are also smaller and lighter than Jeeps and Trucks. Wheels are smaller and usually not ideal for driving on wet and muddy surfaces. But this also means that they are easier for transportation and for smaller spaces. 12-volt battery operated ride-on toys will offer your child hours and hours of fun driving and role-playing with all the features that these toys have to offer.

Plastic wheels are louder and offer less traction compared to rubber tires, but rubber tires make the toy pricier. Most of the car power wheels are more ideal for driving on flat surfaces like asphalt, pavement or indoors. We are only talking about kids electric cars 12v since they are the most common and popular toys. All these 12v power wheels ride-on toys can be operated through steering wheel and pedals which offers a realistic experience to your child. They are ideal for cognitive learning and learning about causes and consequences while playing. Some 12-volt battery powered ride-on toys offer Bluetooth controllers which are ideal for you to keep an eye on the kid. It will help you be in control of the situation and make the play time much more enjoyable and stress-free. These best 12-volt kids ride-on toys are a very popular type of gifts since parents want their children to start spending more time outside and less on other devices.

Best 12V Power Wheel Cars on the Market

Mercedes 12V Ride-on Car For Children

Ideal for toddlers, a perfect copy of a Mercedes sports car is ideal for ages one to five and with a maximum weight of 66 lbs. Two motors of this 12v ride-on car are powered by a rechargeable 12V battery of this 12v ride-on car with dimensions of Length – 46″, Height – 21″, Width – 28″. There are two available forward speeds in the car and one more on a remote controller with a maximum speed of 5mph. Minimum and reverse speed is 2mph. One of the best features of this 12-volt electric toddler car is a soft start feature with an electric brake system for easy braking and gradual acceleration. It has a single adjustable leather seat with a safety belt that is like stroller harness with 5 adjustable points. The remote control has a stop function, so you can stop the toy whenever you wish. Long range and reliable the remote control relates to a 2.4 Bluetooth.

Mercedes 12V Ride-on Car For Children

Rubber tires are decorated with blue LED lights and have shock absorbers for more comfortable riding. For more fun, there is an MP3 music player with an FM radio. You are also able to play the music from external devices along with micro SD card and USB flash drives. The dashboard features a switch for blue LED front and tail lights. This 12v kids’ car is made for riding on flat surfaces like asphalt and it will not perform well on sand, mud or grass.

Mercedes 12V Ride-on Car For Children review

One of the important features is the spacious trunk along with working doors for a realistic feel. From accessories, it has rubber floor mats which will keep the car clean as you can remove them and wash them. On the dashboard, there is a battery indicator and the battery charging is automatically controlled which means that the battery won’t break from overcharging. The average charging time of this 12v power wheels is around 8 hours with a riding time of up to two hours.

Assembling is simple and easy, it should take up to 15 minutes.

The 12V battery and charger are included in the package. For spare parts and additional battery, you should contact the manufacturer.

Pros: Gradual acceleration system. Tires are rubber.

Cons: Even though it has rubber wheels it will not perform well on rough terrain.

One-seat Power Wheels 12V Kids Car

Featuring a 12V battery this car comes in multiple colors. It is a one-seater that is perfect for toddlers between ages of one up to three years old. It is perfect for younger children since it has a soft start meaning that it will accelerate over time and not scare the child with full speed. Traction bands on wheels are giving them a better grip on the surface. This 12-volt toddler car is not designed for driving on grass, gravel or sand. Ideally, you should use it on asphalt, pavement or indoors. This 12v kid’s car has two-speed modes. the maximum speed is 4 mph and the lowest speed is 2mph. This toy is small at its size, overall assembled size is Length – 40″, Height – 19″, Width – 24″. So, a child older than three years won’t be able to fit in this toy. Leather seat is more comfortable than plastic seats that most other toys have. There is also a five-point safety belt included.

One-seat Power Wheels 12V Kids Car

From accessories, it has an MP3 player that enables you to use your own device to play the music. You can also load the music from USB and SD cards.  It comes with a functional remote control with speed and direction controls along with a stop button and lights switch.

One-seat Power Wheels 12V Kids Car review

The removable baby tray table and floor mats are also included. For easier transportation, there is a handlebar that you can fold and rear caster wheels in case the kids 12v ride-on runs out of battery. It is also very light at its 38 lbs. which adds to the fact that it is easy to transportation

The seller offers a warranty with 12 months for replacement parts and 90 days for a battery of this 12v power wheels ride-on car.

Pros: Ideal for toddlers since it has a gradual acceleration system. Maximum speed is 4mph.

Cons: Small so it can’t fit a child older than three years.

12V Electric Ride-on Car

We have chosen this cheap 12-volt power wheels with beautiful chrome accents and working LED lights in different colors are a nice finishing touch to this toy. It seems like this toy has two seats, but the joined seats are enough only for one child. Recommended age of use is ages of three to six years old. The measurements of this 12v toy car are 41.7″ X24.8″ X20.5″(L X W X H) and there is a lot of leg space which is perfect for a taller child.

12V Electric Ride-on Car

Doors are functional, and you can lock the doors from the inside, so your child can’t accidentally open the doors. The seats have one seatbelt. There is a functional media player which means that you can connect your own device with USB and play the music. There is also a micro-SD card slot, aux port, radio, and Bluetooth. Headlights are functional and bright. The dashboard also lights up with a blue LED light. A neat function of this car is gradual acceleration which is ideal for younger children as starting from a maximum speed might scare them.

12V Electric Ride-on Car review

You can fully operate this power wheels 12-volt ride-on through remote control and turn off the operating from the car. Or your child can operate the car itself with a steering wheel and foot pedal. There is also a functional horn. 12V power wheels battery has enough charge for one hour of playtime but it is underpowered for rough terrain, so you should use it only on flat surfaces and indoors. The maximum speed is 3mph.

Assemble is easy and it should take you up to 30 minutes. It doesn’t have an instruction manual so that might make assembling complicated battery and the corresponding charger are included.

Pros: Functional LED lights in multiple colors.
Doors can be locked from inside.

Cons: No instruction manual.

Ride-on Roadster Toy Car

Designed with in-car steering, reverse, and forward controls and working headlights this toy is ideal for children of ages between three to seven. It is made of plastic and comes in red color.  There are buttons on the dashboard to activate real engine sounds and horn along with preset songs. You can also connect your own device with an AUX cord.

Ride-on Roadster Toy Car

Your child can drive this toy manually with steering wheel and pedals or you can take the control over with a 2.4 Bluetooth controller. Overall dimensions of this toy are 47” (L) x 25” (W) x 14” (H) with a weight capacity of 66 lbs. The 12V ride-on car battery allows you to choose between two different speeds. Hard plastic wheels might not have enough grip on surfaces like wet grass so ideally, you would drive this toy indoors or on the pavement, but it does well on gravel.

Ride-on Roadster Toy Car review

You must do initial battery charge otherwise you will damage the 12v power wheels battery. For an initial charge, you should charge the battery for 18 hours. This helps shape the capacity of the battery, so it can hold the charge. After that, every charge is between eight to ten hours long. Running time depends on the weight and terrain. Usually, it is up to two hours. For replacement parts, we recommend referring to the instruction manual or contacting the manufacturer.

There is some assembly required for this 12v power wheels toys parts,  which will take you up to one hour. The package includes a 12V battery, AUX cord, instruction manual, and battery charger.

Pros: Bluetooth controller for increased safety. Running time up to two hours.

Cons: Wheels are plastic which means that they are loud.

Lightweight Ride-on Race Car

Another excellent option for younger children since it has a lightweight durable plastic construction. So, it ensures that it will last through hours and hours of driving. A single seat will fit only one child on this ride-on 12-volt car.

Lightweight Ride-on Race Car

Driving is easy and simple since you can drive it with a steering wheel and foot pedal or you can control it yourself with a Bluetooth controller. The maximum speed of this 12V battery powered car is 4mph. The slower 2mph speed is also available in reverse mode. This spacious toy is 44″(L) x 23″(W) x 24″(H) big and it is ideal for ages of three to seven. Smaller children might have a hard time reaching the pedals, but you can operate this car with a remote controller until they get bigger.

Lightweight Ride-on Race Car review

This power wheels 12-volt ride-on has two 12V ride-on toys motors which mean that each rear wheel is powered by one, so this car will have an easier time driving on slopes. There are an FM radio and an AUX plug, so you can connect your device and play your own music. Headlights are working but they are not strong bright for night driving.

Assembling might be complicated especially because of the pins that keep the tires in place. For charging you need to remove the battery out of the 12v ride-on car power wheels which might be complicated for some as there is quite a bit of wire.

Pros: Each rear wheel is powered by a different motor. Functional FM radio.

Cons: Battery needs to be removed to be charged.