22 Best Toys for Kids That Are Obsessed with Motorized Travel

It seems like everything is faster than it was fifty years ago; from microwave cooking to supersonic jets, things have speeded up. There used to be push-pedal cars, and now kids have powered ride on toys. We have a great collection, with cool scooters, buggies, cars, and even a tractor, and they all go faster.

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M1 Electric Skateboard Inboard Technology

So you’re ready to invest in high-tech transportation for your kiddo, but they’re not ready to drive yet. Enter the M1 electric skateboard by Inboard Technology featuring the innovative in-wheel Manta drive motor and RFLX intuitive remote for acceleration and braking. You’d have to go way back to the future to find this amazing machine.

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Swagtron T6 Off-Road Hoverboard

If your kiddo is ready to roll with the BIG dogs, you’ll want the Swagtron T6 Off-road hoverboard, the first ride-on built for huskier riders – up to 420 pounds! That’s a lot of kid. Even if you’re not shopping at Linebackers ‘R Us, this rugged two-wheeler is built to perform in even the most unforgiving terrain.

$288.19

ACTON R5 Rocket Skates Bundle

Your youngsters are busy people with places to go and people to see. With the ACTON R5 rocket skates, they can get to those places faster. Battery power keeps them going for up to five miles on a single charge. Add in remote acceleration and braking power and an adjustable fit for a customized ride.

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Razor Crazy Cart

Razor is the leader in powered ride on toys with the Crazy Cart. It’s a low-to-the-ground go-kart with thrilling drifting ability and 360 degrees of spin, operating on 24 volts of rechargeable battery power. It’s like a carnival ride and a street race in one snazzy vehicle. It’s time to strap in and cut loose.

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Banzai Aqua Blast Bumper Boat Motorized

This is the most fun your kids can have on land or at sea – well, the pool anyway. It’s the Banzai Aqua Blast motorized bumper boat, with twelve volts of battery power in an inflatable watercraft with a built-in blaster. Youngsters steer with handlebar precision and pinpoint their opponents with a stream of water.

$74.99

MotoTec FatBoy Electric Scooter

MotoTec offers the FatBoy electric scooter for kids up to 250 pounds (age 13 and up recommended). With a max speed of 22 miles per hour, this little gem is a nice taste of independence for the active youth who needs to get from soccer practice to piano lessons or anywhere else on his own.

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Razor Ground Force Drifter Fury Ride-On

When they feel the need for speed, it’s time to look at Razor. The Ground Force Drifter Fury delivers the thrill of the race at up to 12 miles per hour, with the pizzazz of super-slick drifting action. Then add in the hand-operated spark bar, and your kids will be dazzled and ready to roll.

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Coleman Powersports Go Kart

Coleman Powersports enters the field of powered vehicles designed for teens with this awesome little gas-powered go-kart. Coming in at an impressive three horsepower, this fuel-efficient buggy will keep your kiddo riding the trails all day. Safety features are integrated to make sure parents are enjoying the ride, too. Recommended for riders 13 and older.

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Power Wheels Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Lil' Quad

Toddlers don’t want to be left out of the fun and Power Wheels amps up the entertainment value with the Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Lil’ Quad four-wheeler. It has enough power to thrill tots out for a big adventure. It features push-button operation and forward-only movement, plus it doesn’t go too fast so no worries, Mom.

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MegaWheels Foldable Electric Scooter

MegaWheels is the answer when your teen’s question is “how do I get there?” Then once they arrive, this convenient electric scooter folds up for easy transport or storage. Perfect for gliding across campus or traversing the local shopping mall, and when it’s time to chill with their friends, it’s just fun to ride.

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Carbon Black SLS AMG Mercedes Benz Car

Wouldn’t you like to be the parent who buys their child a Mercedes-Benz for their first car? You can do it without breaking the bank if you get it before they’re six years old. Moderno Kids offers powered ride on toys with all the luxury Mercedes-Benz is famous for. Let them buy the next one.

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Rollplay MINI Cooper

Rollplay offers the most adorable MINI Cooper convertible for kiddos over three years of age, up to 77 pounds. In brilliant yellow, it’s certain to catch the eye of everyone in the neighborhood. At a maximum speed of 2.5 miles per hour, it’s super safe and the 6-volt battery keeps it going for two hours.

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Monster Moto Go Kart

Monster Moto makes a splash in the world of go-karts with this amazing gas-powered buggy. The MM-K80-BR, with a sophisticated black frame and blazing red graphics, is ideal for your youngster’s first driving experience, while featuring green and red color-coded accelerator and brake pedals makes it easy to develop muscle memory for smooth stop-and-go action.

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Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter

Vintage-inspired European styling and Razor quality function make this sleek electric scooter a pleasure to look at as much as it is a pleasure to ride. Dubbed the “Pocket Mod”, it’s the perfect first powered two-wheeler for your teen (up to 170 pounds). Choose from a variety of colors to suit any personality and temperament.

$279.99

Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike

All the excitement of a motocross race can be yours every day when you choose the Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket. It’s an electric motocross bike with all the fun and features of its gas-powered big brothers minus the noise and fumes. Featuring twist-grip throttle and hand-operated braking for all the power to tackle the track.

$522.25

Razor E100 Glow Electric Scooter

The Razor E100 Glow electric scooter is the ideal first powered stand-up ride-on for your youngsters aged 8 and up. The controls in the handlebars provide awesome glowing blue lights on the deck as well as acceleration and braking. Your kiddos will fly at up to 10 miles per hour as they broaden their horizons.

$149.99

Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Tractor

Back in the day, our ride-on toys required foot-to-ground propulsion, or, if they were fancy, a set of push-pedals to go really fast. Today’s parents have much more sophisticated options, like this Peg Perego – it’s a John Deere Ground Force tractor with a trailer that features adjustable seats and FM radio. You’re in tall cotton now.

$269.00

Power Wheels Dune Racer

Your kids can conquer the great outdoors, even if it’s your own backyard. The Power Wheels dune racer has all the styling of a multi-terrain vehicle with the Monster Traction system to assure no terrain will slow them down. This buggy seats two for twice the fun at speeds up to five miles per hour.

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3 Awesome Diy Electric Scooters

Diy Super Simple Electric Scooter

So your kiddo wants an electric scooter, but you’re opposed to the purchase? Perhaps they can take a page out of this lad’s book and convert a manually powered scooter into a blazing fast ride. They say, “if you want the job done right, do it yourself” and this tutorial gives them all the instructions.

Diy Electric Scooter Easy

This detailed DIY video tutorial will guide you (or your youngster) step by step in converting a foot-to-ground propelled scooter into an awesome electric-powered scooter with a built-in seat. Using precut wood, bicycle cables, hardware, and a cordless drill, this boy built the seat and motor box, then used the drill to power his ride.

How to Make A Electric Scooter At Home

Why buy an electric scooter when you can build one from scratch? It’s easier than you might think. This DIY video is a great guide from choosing the components to machining customized parts to wiring the motor in. It’s absolute genius. What a great project for bonding with your youngster as you share your expertise.