When compared to a bike or a scooter, electric ride-ons seem very complicated in terms of how they work. Despite having electrical components, the mechanics behind them are quite simple. That’s why we’re going to take the time today to go over how kids’ electric ride-on vehicles work, as well as some of their components.

The Basics of Ride-Ons

When it comes to how the ride-on moves, it’s actually a pretty straightforward process. The battery pack gets wired to a motor that turns the wheels that they are attached to. The motor is only activated when your child presses the gas pedal. If there’s a reverse option, the connection will tell the motor to move in the opposite direction. That’s pretty much it. Some vehicles are made for rougher terrain, though, so they come equipped with two motors—one for the front wheels and one for the back. However, the process is the same.

How Other Components Work

Some ride-ons have fancy options such as FM radio, Bluetooth speakers, or a working touch screen. These get powered by the same battery and are either turned on by pressing a button or turn on automatically when the car starts up.

The Difference With Motorcycle Ride-Ons

If you look on our site, you will see that we also have electric ride-on motorcycles. They are functionally the same in terms of their mechanics, except instead of a pedal, they have a throttle for moving forward. Also, they have a set of detachable training wheels that don’t get controlled by the battery. They are simply there for stability.

Parental Remotes

The most important part of how kids’ electric ride-on vehicles work is the parental remote. Most parents feel like these toys aren’t safe since their children can easily drive out into traffic with them. However, we’d argue that’s just as likely with any rideable toy. Many of our models come with a remote that allows parents to control the ride-on from a distance, setting them apart from other ride-ons.

They either connect to the vehicle through radio frequencies or a Bluetooth connection. Once connected, the user has total control over the ride-on, which helps stop your child from going somewhere they shouldn’t.