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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.

The maximum climb that an electric car can overcome. The angle of elevation in this case is indicated in the same way as in road signs — as a percentage, that is, how many metres the road will rise when passing 100 m: for example, 12% means a rise of 12 m for every 100 m of the path.

Note that this indicator is not related to either the maximum speed or the age category; moreover, among simple and slow cars for younger age there are models that can overcome quite significant rises — 15% or more. In general, it makes sense to pay attention to this parameter in cases where you plan to travel frequently in areas with an abundance of ascents and descents.

- Remote control. Possibility of remote control of the car from a separate remote control. This function is usually found in models for the little ones and will certainly be appreciated by caring parents: the remote control allows dad or mom to play the role of an instructor, monitor the baby’s movement and intervene in time to protect him from unpleasant collisions. Or, if your child doesn't want to drive the car himself, you can take over the controls and let him enjoy the ride.

— Smooth engine start. A function that allows the machine to smoothly increase and decrease speed. Without this function, the machine’s engine runs jerkily, which is not very convenient; Smooth start reduces these jerks to a minimum, providing not only convenience, but also additional safety.

- Speed limiter. Possibility to set a maximum speed limit for the electric vehicle. This function is found in models of the younger age category and is designed mainly for situations when the child is just learning to drive: the limiter does not allow acceleration to a dangerous speed, either intentionally or accidentally, and the parent can keep up with the car without any problems. The blocker is usually controlled in such a way that the child cannot turn it off independently.

- Seat belts. The electric vehicle has seat belts. Their design...may be different: some models use a belt over the shoulder and through the waist, like in real cars, others may use two vertical belts holding the child by the shoulders, etc. However, in any case, such belts, in full accordance with the name, provide additional safety for the little driver - not only in case of a collision, but also simply preventing him from falling out of the car during careless movement.

— Rocking function. This feature of a children's electric car is very similar to dancing cars (lowriders). Thanks to a special suspension, it is possible to change the position of the body. Thus, the electric car makes rocking movements, which can either simply amuse the child or rock him to sleep.

— Headlights (light effects). The presence of lighting devices in an electric vehicle. In models of the younger age category, these are the simplest lights that mainly play an entertaining role; In more advanced models, there are also full-fledged headlights that can illuminate the road at night. However, it is worth noting that even the simplest lighting effects have a practical function: they make the car more visible on the road.

— Klaxon (signal). The electric vehicle has a special sound signal (horn). This function is intended primarily to alert others that the vehicle is moving—for example, if a pedestrian walking in the yard is looking in the other direction. Often the horn makes a characteristic “beeping” sound, but there are other sound options.

- Sound effects. The presence of a speaker in the machine through which various sounds can be played. This could be the sound of an engine, a siren, melodies recorded in memory, and in some models even music from a memory card or a player connected via a mini-Jack (see below). The purpose of such sounds is mainly entertainment. Note that the horn described above in this case does not apply to sound effects; it is indicated separately in the characteristics.

- Radio. Own tuner that allows you to receive radio broadcasts - usually in the FM range. The sound is reproduced through the electric vehicle's own speakers.

— Mini-Jack 3.5 mm. The standard 3.5 mm mini-Jack connector in electric vehicles is usually used as an audio input for connecting an external player - MP3 player, mobile phone, etc. By connecting a signal source to this connector, you can play music or other sound (for example, the sound of a powerful engine) through the speakers of an electric car.

- USB input. Classic USB connector. It can have different purposes: in some models you can connect a flash drive with music to this input, others allow you to charge various gadgets from an electric car battery via a USB port. Specific application options for each model should be clarified separately.

— Slot for memory cards. A slot for reading memory cards, usually of the SD standard (however, even this standard has several varieties, so the specific supported formats should be clarified separately). As a rule, this slot is used as a built-in player to play music (or other audio) from a memory card through the speakers of an electric vehicle.

— Bluetooth. Typically, the Bluetooth module is used to wirelessly connect a smartphone and play music from it through the built-in speakers on board a children's electric car. Less commonly, such a connection is used to remotely control the machine.

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.

The longest distance an electric vehicle can travel on a single battery charge without recharging. This indicator is most often perfect, because. indicated for optimal conditions (constant speed, good road surface, no up/down, etc.). The actual driving range on a charge, usually, is less (sometimes noticeable), so it makes sense to choose a model according to this parameter with a certain margin. At the same time, different electric vehicles can be compared with each other in terms of range.

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".

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.

The material from which the wheels of an electric vehicle are made significantly affects their characteristics and application features. In modern models there are such options:

- Plastic. Wheels made entirely of plastic. The key advantage of this material is its low cost. On the other hand, all-plastic wheels are hard, which is why even on relatively smooth asphalt machine will experience noticeable vibrations and make a lot of noise. In addition, the strength of this material is not very high. All this means that plastic wheels are not suitable for either high speed or heavy-duty electric vehicles. That is why they are used exclusively in models for the smallest.

— Plastic with rubber. In this case, we usually mean an all-plastic wheel, complemented by a narrow strip of rubber around the circumference - where the wheel directly contacts the ground. This ensures a softer ride than in wheels made of pure plastic (see above), but this is where the differences are limited; this option is also used exclusively in cars for the younger age group.

- Rubber. Wheels with solid rubber tires (inflatable wheels are listed separately in our catalog, see below). The base of such a wheel can be plastic or metal, depending on the age and weight category of the electric vehicle. In any case, rubber provides a softer ride than plastic (and even plastic with...rubber), dampens vibrations better and handles bumps. Therefore, such wheels are found both in cars for children and in models for older children, including ATVs for fairly fast and extreme driving.

— Polyurethane. Wheels with solid polyurethane tires; The base of the wheel is usually made of plastic. Polyurethane is somewhat softer than pure plastic (see above), but harder than rubber, therefore it is poorly suited for fast driving and driving over uneven surfaces, and is used mainly in cars of the younger age category.

- Inflatable. Wheels with inflatable rubber tires - similar to those used on real cars. Such wheels need additional monitoring - control the inflation and pump up as necessary; In addition, inflatable tires are sensitive to punctures and cuts. On the other hand, this option is the most advanced: inflatable wheels perfectly smooth out bumps, provide good grip and can easily carry heavy loads, making them suitable even for cars of the older age group - including children's ATVs and SUVs. And the need to watch the wheels allows the child to feel like a real driver, attentive and responsible.

— EVA foam rubber. Wheels made of foam rubber with a microporous structure. The EVA material is characterized by high levels of elasticity and elasticity, excellent shock-absorbing and wear-resistant qualities. At the same time, foam rubber wheels are lightweight and provide the stroller with a soft ride. They cannot be punctured or cut, but EVA wheels become stiff in cold winter weather.