Whilst the range of electric cars available today are pretty impressive – just take a look at these(link to your products) – they can still fall short of our, and our kids, expectations. This leaves many to wonder whether they can modify their electric cars. So, can you? 

The short is yes! This answer is true both for those buying individual cars, or those who import kids cars wholesale. In this post, we’ll give you all the tips and tricks so you can modify your kid’s electric car.  

Many kids ride cars either come pre-assembled or take a few simple steps to get up and running. This means that several modifications are not only possible but easy to do! Much of it comes down to understanding what modifications you’d like to make and sourcing the parts and the tools that you will need. 

Now that you know that you can modify a kid’s electric car, you may be wondering what modifications are actually possible? Keep reading find out. 

Popular Kids Car Modifications

The possibilities of the modifications that you can make are limited only by your imagination and how much you’re willing to spend. The common upgrades fall under two categories: 

Performance:

These are changes that are designed to improve the driving experience of the car, and covers changes such as:

• Speed. 
• Suspension. 
• Tyers/wheels. 

Aesthetic: 

These changes tend to be easier to make and will alter the appearance of the car. Aesthetic modifications could be: 

• Color of components such as the seats, wheels, or lights. 
• Additions such as a spoiler. 
• Extra features like speakers. 

How to Modify your Electric Kids Car

That we’ve no doubt got some of your creative ideas flowing, let’s explore how you can go about making some of these modifications! 

Increasing Speed 

There are three main ways that you can improve the speed of kids cars. They are as follows: 

Adjusting the Shifter

Most children’s electric cars come with a pre-installed feature known as a lock-out screw or governor. This is designed to limit the speed that the car can reach so children don’t fall victim to their own lead feet.

In most models, this will be located where the shifter is (the thing that looks like a gear stick). You can loosen this screw, and adjust the shifter to a higher setting to increase the speed. This simple change allows the speed to be adjusted at your discretion and in a safe manner. 

Installing an Electronic Speed Controller

This is a device that allows you to get greater output from the electric motor in the car. There is a range of kits available, starting from simple remotes and going up to kits that specific to the make and model of your car. 

The kits provide a greater variety of functions, including safety features, and give both kids and parents more control and greater speed. They do, however, come with a higher price tag. 

Changing the Battery

Another thing that limits the maximum speed of a children’s car is its battery. Typical models will come with a 6V or 12V battery, which will come with varied speed capabilities. Swapping the battery for something with a larger capacity, such as a 24V, will allow the car the reach higher speeds and there may be some other benefits too such as a longer run time or easier recharging. 

Make sure that before switching out a battery, check that it is compatible with your model of electric car. If the voltage is too high for some of the other vehicle components, such as the motor, a large battery can damage them. 

There are a number of easy to follow tutorials online, or if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself, you can always ask a handy friend or hire a professional. 

Suspension

Changing the suspension can make the ride both more comfortable, and a bit more fun for kids. If you have a car, and you want to perform better outdoors, modifying the suspension can help. 

Make sure you purchase compatible components, and if you are going to do it yourself, follow your tutorial of choice closely! 

Tyres/wheels. 

If the tyres on your model are worn out, or you simply want something different, modifying them is very straightforward. Simply find the new wheels that you wish to add to your car, and switch them out in the same fashion that you attached them when the car first arrived – a screwdriver will be your best friend here. 

Aesthetic Modifications

This is where you can let your creative flag fly! A simple paint job can completely change the look of a car. You could paint the wheels, or switch out certain components such as the seats for something that’s a different colour. 

You can add elements such as a spoiler, decal stickers, or even a speaker system so kids can enjoy their favourite tunes as they cruise around. 

Lighting is another area where you can make easy changes. You can swap out the head and tail lights for a different effect, and even attach lights to the underside of the car for extra effect. 

Conclusion

As you can see, modifying a kids electric car is easy! There are so many different modifications that can be made both on a single car, or a large order of models too. As long as you order quality parts, and ensure that all changes are done correctly, your kids will be able to enjoy a better, faster, and cooler car.