Design
A type of technology, the design of which imitates an electric car. Also, some features of its design may depend on this.
— Automobile. Design, reminiscent of ordinary cars. Such electric vehicles have 4 wheels, and the driver is provided with a seat similar to a car seat. The look of a car is the most popular today, a wide variety of options are produced in this design — from small bright electric cars for the smallest to older models designed for real brands of "adult" cars (Lamborghini, BMW, Porsche, etc. .), police cars, etc.
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SUV. Design for an SUV — with large wheels, a characteristic body shape, additional headlights, “kenguryatniks”, etc. The difference between such cars and models that copy passenger cars is often only external, but there are exceptions: some “SUVs” really more passable, able to cope with uneven roads, climbs, etc.
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Motorcycle. Electric vehicles that mimic classic two-wheeled motorcycles, with the appropriate design and riding position. At the same time, most models provide the ability to ride "in an adult way", on two wheels; however, since this requires some skill in maintaining balance, detachable safety wheels are usually included in the package for learning to ride. Electric cars in this design are well suited as a first vehicle for young motorsport enthusiasts. And the most advanced models are capable of reaching speeds of more than 15 km/h
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— Tricycle. Design for three-wheeled motorcycles, with one wheel in front and two in the back. Such electric vehicles are a kind of compromise between classic motorcycles (see above) and cars: they are designed for landing “on horseback” and have motorcycle-type handlebars, at the same time, due to their design, they are stable and do not require the driver to maintain balance skills. In general, the choice between a car and a tricycle depends mainly on personal preferences; in terms of functionality, these types do not have significant differences.
— ATV. Like "adult" ATVs, electric vehicles of this type combine four wheels, a seat on which the driver sits astride, and a motorcycle steering wheel in the form of a pair of handles. A feature of such models is that among them there are both the simplest cars for the smallest, and teenage vehicles with a permissible rider weight of 80 kg or more and a maximum speed of about 30 km/h, suitable for quite extreme driving on rough roads. It is this class that should be paid attention to by those who would like to give a child an electric car with the maximum application for “adulthood”.
— Buggy. Models that copy buggies are light all-terrain vehicles designed mainly for driving on sandy deserts. However, in most cases, copying is limited to appearance — electric buggies usually have a low maximum speed and are designed exclusively for flat surfaces.
— Special equipment. Electric vehicles that simulate various types of special equipment that do not fall under the above categories. Similar models can be designed for trucks (including "long-range" tractors), tractors, bulldozers, etc.; there are even variants with an imitation of a train running on rails — in fact, a larger version of the children's railway, in which a child can ride on a locomotive. This design expands the range of options and allows you to find quite original models.
— Kart. Kart-simulating electric cars are the simplest race cars based on a frame (without a body), with small wheels and a low seating position. In addition, the seats of electric karts are usually more open on the sides than models that mimic ordinary cars or SUVs. Unlike real karts, the speed of such vehicles is usually low.
— In the form of an animal. Cars that imitate this or that animal — as if a small driver rides on this animal. They can copy not only horses, elephants and other mounts, but also bears, tigers, cows, etc., as well as fairy-tale characters. The degree of similarity can also be different: some models are actually ATVs, the front of which is made in the form of an animal's head.Max. baby's weight
The maximum weight of a child for which the electric car is designed. For double models (see "Number of seats"), this paragraph indicates the total maximum load — that is, the maximum total weight of both riders.
It is worth choosing according to this indicator with a certain margin — this will give a guarantee in case of emergency situations (like hitting a wheel in a pit). And if an electric car is purchased “for growth”, with the expectation of using it for several years after purchase, it is advisable to take a larger stock.
Max. speed
The maximum speed that the car can develop under normal conditions is on a flat road with good coverage.
This indicator is directly related to the age category: the older the child, the more speed he needs. So, models for babies under 3 years old usually go no faster than 4 – 5 km/h — this ensures safety and allows the parent to keep up with the machine without any problems; and some teenage
ATVs(age category from 7 to 8 years old) are capable of accelerating to 30 km/h or even more.
There are cars with speed limiters to make driving safer; see "Options" for details.
Brake pedal
The car has a separate
brake pedal.
This point is indicated in the specifications because the brake pedal for electric vehicles is far from mandatory: in many models, braking occurs when the gas pedal is released. However, the presence of a separate brake enhances the resemblance to a real car, makes the car more interesting and allows you to develop important driving skills.
Also note that some children's electric cars, including very advanced ones, may not have a brake pedal solely because of design features (for example, in ATVs, the brake is often done manually, on the steering wheel).
Number of batteries
The number of batteries that an electric car needs to operate. Relatively simple, light and slow models cost one battery, in more solid technology there may be
several batteries — for example, among ATVs of the older age category (see "Appearance") there are models for 3 or even 4 batteries.
Battery capacity
The capacity of a regular electric vehicle battery.
Theoretically, the larger the battery, the more the car can travel on a single charge. However, in fact, the battery life will also depend on the power consumption of the device, and it is primarily affected by the engine power. In addition, the actual battery capacity is determined not only by the number of ampere-hours, but also by the operating voltage. Therefore, only cars with similar characteristics and the same battery voltage can be compared with each other in terms of capacity; and when evaluating battery life, it is worth looking not so much at the characteristics of the battery, but at the range and continuous driving time directly indicated by the manufacturer.
Power
The power of the electric motor installed in the electric vehicle; if there are several engines, their total power is usually indicated.
The more powerful the engine, the faster and/or passable the machine will be, the steeper climbs it will be able to take and the easier it will be to cope with more weight, all other things being equal. At the same time, a powerful motor has a high power consumption and requires more capacious and powerful batteries, and this parameter significantly affects the cost. In general, we can say that for an ordinary user, power is rather a secondary parameter: when choosing an electric car, it is more convenient to look at the directly claimed speed, carrying capacity and other practical characteristics.
Continuous driving time
The longest time during which an electric vehicle is able to drive continuously without recharging the battery. Similar to the driving range, it is a conditional indicator and in fact it is less than the claimed one, however, different models can be compared with each other in terms of continuous driving time. For more information on these points, see "Running Range".
Charging time
The time required to charge a completely discharged battery to 100% capacity (of course, we are talking about a regular battery supplied with the machine). This indicator will allow you to estimate how much time it will take to “refuel” an electric car. It will also come in handy in the absence of a charge indicator (see above) — by keeping a good battery on charge for the specified time, you are guaranteed to receive a 100% “full” battery.