Charged, built and ready when the wrapping comes off.
Ready For Christmas Morning
A flat battery on Christmas morning is a long wait for a little driver. Below is the charge time and runtime each listing states, the assembled size so you can plan a hiding spot, and when to plug it in on Christmas Eve if it needs the longest stated charge. The longest stated charge on this page is 12 hours.
These are the listings' own claims, not our tests. Charge times, runtimes, battery and size come from each retailer or manufacturer listing as published; the source and date are on each product page. "Plug in by" is our sum: the longest stated charge time counted back from 6am on Christmas morning. Your manual comes first. 36 of the 68 whips in our catalogue state a charge time; for the other 32, check the manual. No paid placements.
Aprilia Dorsoduro 900 Motorbike 6V
6V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 80 x 42 x 59 cm (L x W x H)
- Weight
- 6.25 kg
Audi RS Q8 12V
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 99 x 61 x 51 cm (L x W x H)
Ausway Vespa PX150 6V
6V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1 hour (claimed)
- Size
- 67 x 39 x 51 cm (L x W x H)
Costway Toddler ATV 6V
6V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Not stated
- Size
- 68 x 40 x 42.5 cm (L x W x H)
- Weight
- 5 kg
Kidbot 12V Motorcycle
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 40-60 min (claimed)
- Size
- 107 x 52 x 70 cm (L x W x H)
Kogan Construction Dump Truck 12V
12V, 10AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 80 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 117 x 82 x 61.5 cm (L x W x H)
- Weight
- 22.9 kg
Mercedes-AMG G63 12V
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1-2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 100 x 65 x 50 cm (L x W x H)
Ride Ons 12V Tractor & Trailer
12V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 128 x 55 x 65 cm (L x W x H)
Rigo 12V ATV Quad
12V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 92 x 57 x 62 cm (L x W x H)
Rigo 12V Jeep
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 100 x 65 x 66 cm (L x W x H)
Rigo BMW S1000RR 6V Motorbike
6V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge6pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-12 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 40 minutes (POSHO), up to 2 hours (Bunnings) (claimed)
- Size
- 67 x 32 x 44 cm (L x W x H)
BMW M4 Competition 12V
12V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1-1.5 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 110 x 67 x 49 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 90-120 minutes, surface and weight dependent (claimed)
- Size
- 110 x 73 x 64 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1 to 1.5 hours depending on surface and weight of child (claimed)
- Size
- 119 x 68 x 57 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1 to 1.5 hours depending on surface and weight of child (claimed)
- Size
- 119 x 68 x 57 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1 to 1.5 hours depending on surface and rider weight (claimed)
- Size
- 106 x 63 x 52 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1 to 1.5 hours (depending on terrain and child's weight) (claimed)
- Size
- 115 x 61 x 61 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 60 to 90 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 135 x 60 x 83 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 60-90 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 116 x 67 x 48 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 90 minutes, surface and weight dependent (claimed)
- Size
- 125 x 85 x 82 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 90 minutes, surface and weight dependent (claimed)
- Size
- 125 x 85 x 82 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 60-90 minutes, surface and weight dependent (claimed)
- Size
- 131 x 71 x 75 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 90 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 125 x 85 x 82 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 90 minutes, surface and weight dependent (claimed)
- Size
- 125 x 85 x 82 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1 to 1.5 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 106 x 54 x 62 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 60 to 90 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 125 x 74 x 50 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 90 to 120 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 159 x 81 x 93 cm (L x W x H)
Porsche 911 GT3 24V
24V, 14AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 60 to 90 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- 150 x 90 x 57 cm (L x W x H)
Plug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 to 10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on surface and rider weight (claimed)
- Size
- 125 x 63 x 74 cm (L x W x H)
Rigo 12V SUV
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- 93 x 45 x 54 cm (L x W x H)
Rovo Kids Ride-On Car 12V
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1-2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- Not stated
Twin Seater Deluxe 12V Off Road
12V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 6-8 (first charge 8-10) hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 1.5-2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- Not stated
Wrangler-Style 24V 4x4
24V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge8pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8-10 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Not stated
- Size
- 123 x 88 x 80 cm (L x W x H)
- Weight
- 23.5 kg
Hoveroo Outback Cruiser 12V
12V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge10pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 6-8 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 1 hour (claimed)
- Size
- 93 x 55 x 62 cm (L x W x H)
Rigo 12V Ride-On Car
12V, 4.5AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge10pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 6-8 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- Up to 2 hours (claimed)
- Size
- Not stated
Toyota Hilux 24V
24V, 7AhPlug in by, on the longest stated charge10pm Christmas Eve
- Charge time
- 8 hours (claimed)
- Runtime
- 90 minutes (claimed)
- Size
- Not stated
Size is the assembled whip, not the box
The sizes above are the assembled ride-on as listed. The shipping box is not in our catalogue and can be a different shape, so measure the box when it arrives before you pick a hiding spot.
Runtime claims are best case
A listing's runtime is the seller's figure, measured in ideal conditions. Heavier riders, grass, hills, cold weather and lots of stop and start all shorten real runtime. Our battery life and care guide covers storage and charging habits, battery runtime by voltage compares every claimed runtime side by side, and the Garage lists replacement batteries we have researched.
The night before
- Build it before Christmas Eve, not on the morning. Ride-ons arrive in a big box and most need some assembly.
- Read the charging section of the manual the day it arrives. One listing here states a longer first charge than the normal charge time.
- Charge with the charger supplied, and follow the manual on charging time. Do not leave it on a basic charger for days unless the manual says the charger is designed for that.
- If it has a parent remote, check it pairs, steers and stops before you wrap it.
- Plan a recharge break. No listing on this page states more than 2 hours of runtime, so a whole day of laps may need a top up.
- First ride somewhere flat and clear, with an adult right there, and a helmet if it is a bike, quad or kart.
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