Best Ride-On Cars for 2025: A Guide for Every Age Group

Find the perfect ride-on car! Explore exciting, space-saving models that offer fun, adventure, and safety for every age group.

In Australia, ride-on cars are quickly becoming a must-have toy for kids in 2025! Besides letting the kids take thrilling rides around the backyard, ride on cars also help children develop their motor skills and navigational skills. They also spark travels of the imagination! Not to forget, kids love driving them outdoors.

If you’re shopping around for your child’s next ride on, here are the best options for every age group so you can see which fit is best for your young driver!

Preschool Picks (Ages 3-5)

Ride-on cars make playtime fun and safe for our youngest drivers. They have come a long way with brilliant features such as music players, easy navigational consoles and more. At this point, you’ll want a model that’s easy for your kids to handle but still has a parent-controlled remote. This keeps a brand-new driver safe whenever they hit the road.

Battery-powered l models are very popular among preschoolers, especially those with colours and themes from popular shows. Realistic cars are also a great hit. Many of these models come with built-in music to keep playtime lively. When it comes to safety, pick ride-ons with easy controls, a stable design and a robust construction.

If you are looking for a good starter model, we recommend the  Toyota FJ-40 Licensed Electric Ride On Car. It is tailored to preschool-age kids, plus it has several safety features and fun parts.These include colour-changing spotlights, working headlights and a parent remote that works from up to 30 metres away. 

For Little Racers (Ages 5-7)

As kids get a little older, they start to love speed! Cars for this age group often have quicker speeds with better steering, plus fun touches like lights, sounds and working doors to make the driving experience feel real. 

For kids who are ready to take their ride-on experience to the next level, options like the Bugatti Divo and the McLaren MCL35 offer an exciting blend of realism, performance and safety.

The Bugatti Divo electric ride on car is a fantastic choice for budding car enthusiasts. Known for its sleek design and slightly faster pace, the Divo is perfect for kids who are ready for a more lifelike driving experience. 

Equipped with realistic details—such as functioning headlights, engine sounds and even a working horn—the Divo offers an immersive play experience. Plus, it’s designed with essential safety features like seat belts and a parental remote control, so parents can ensure their child’s safety while letting them feel the thrill of being behind the wheel.

For those seeking an open-air experience, the McLaren MCL35 electric ride on car is a thrilling alternative. Its sporty, open design offers a sense of freedom that’s especially appealing to older kids who’ve outgrown their first ride-ons and want something with a bit more edge. 

Modeled after a real F1 car, the MCL35 has exciting features like forward and reverse controls, responsive steering and realistic engine sounds, allowing kids to feel like true racers. The low-profile design, paired with bright orange accents, gives it a dynamic look that makes it perfect for any young driver who’s ready to step up their game.


The Big Kids’ Choices (Ages 7+)

For older kids ready to level up their driving skills, bigger and more powerful ride ons are where the real excitement begins. Models for this age group often come with multi-speed options so they can adjust their speed, plus enhanced suspension for a smoother ride and bigger batteries for extended playtime.

Look for cars with more powerful motors, higher weight capacities and ideally a 24V battery, which can offer more speed and longer playtime compared to standard 12V models. These ride-ons are built for adventure, often featuring rugged designs and enhanced performance that make them feel like the real deal.

For instance, some electric cars offer realistic features like functional headlights, forward and reverse driving options and even suspension systems that make for a smoother, more thrilling ride. This combination of power, design and safety makes these high-performance ride-ons perfect for young adventurers eager to explore beyond the backyard.

With realistic, adventure-ready designs and performance upgrades, these vehicles are an excellent choice for older kids looking for a bit more excitement and a ride-on car that feels more like the grown-up version.

Conclusion

When choosing the right ride-on car, it is best to select a car that suits the age and interests of the child. There’s a Kahuna ride on car for every kid, from safe, easy-to-control options for preschoolers to thrilling, fast cars for older kids. Kahuna’s designs for preschoolers and kids ages 5-8 are some of the best available. They are fun, safe and filled with adventure all in one.

Discover the most exciting ride on for your kids today. Our range of Kahuna ride on cars and quad bikes will whisk themaway on a magical adventure of fun!