Radio Flyer 36V Battery-Powered Kids Electric Go-Kart with Adjustable Seat, Rubber Wheels, Grey

We got this for my toddler for Christmas last year (he had just turned 3yo Nov 30th for reference) he absolutely loves this thing he’s able to drive it very well even at the highest speed setting which goes pretty fast you will not be able to catch it even if running they most likely won’t be able to hear you either if to far ahead so it’s important your child knows road safety/rules or lock the speed to where max speed (3) can’t be reached. My child knows to stop at any stop sign or road crossing to wait for me to cross, he knows to be alert an if a car is coming move to the side & get as close to the grass then stop for the car to pass & me to catch up, he knows to always ask before going to speed 3 (highest speed) since he rides mainly in the large parking area in front of our apartment so when he asks to put it on 3 we can go to one of the 3 parking areas that have a few or no parked cars since 3 speed setting has the most drifting capabilities an the go kart is a little harder to control at top speed (you can absolutely drift on 2-medium speed setting just not as intense as 3) as soon as he sits in the go kart he is to put the seatbelt on(he’ll mimic me when I was teaching him & say “Safety First” when buckling) even if he is on 1- slowest speed setting, the only rule he needs to be reminded of at almost every ride is when he is in 1st,2nd, an especially 3rd “gear” to always watch where he’s going “keep his eyes on the road” (when he’s racing his friends that are on bikes he likes to look behind him while driving to see how far behind they are which can be dangerous especially when going max speed) and when he shifts his gear to R(reverse) to back up that he is to look behind him so he can see where he’s going of course the rest of the safety rules are pretty much second nature to him as he’s done them all since he first drove it an I only had to tell/show him the other rules once so he caught on to them pretty quickly & the rule of watching where he’s driving he’s catching on (I know it’s just a kids natural curiosity to observe their surroundings)I also made sure to explain the dangers that could happen to him if he didn’t follow “our safety rules” in a way he could understand & that is age appropriate! I also don’t let any of the neighborhood kids drive it unless I know the child/child’s parents & their parent/s say yes an are outside to watch their kid drive, My 3yo says they can(since it’s his I/kid always ask his permission if they can drive it first then we proceed with their parents,etc), an it depends on the child (which is why I prefer to know the child) if they’re capable of understanding the safety rules & following the directions I give, we also do a safety check before the first ride of the day making sure bolts are tightened properly, the pedal is free of debris or any object,etc. something I noticed that gave me peace of mind when he’s driving is having something where I can catch up to him quickly even when he’s going max speed a few months ago I purchased an electric scooter that can go faster than his max speed so if I need to catch up to him quickly it’s totally not necessary as long as the child knows & follows the rules you’ve laid out for their safety it just lowers my anxiety knowing I can get to him quickly no matter what speed he’s going! the reason for me explaining all this is because I wish someone had done it for me when I first purchased it so I knew exactly everything to expect (for example I read the details/description of the go kart an I knew it was capable of going fast but I wasn’t prepared for exactly how fast it would go at max speed until I visually saw it in 3rd “gear”) my 3yo is rough little boy & so far the go karts held up amazingly the quality is awesome it’s very sturdy so much so I have even drove it a couple of times (I’m 5’1 100lbs for reference ) it works on regular roads, sidewalks, grass(although this surface drains battery faster as well as it doesn’t go as fast as it would on a hard flat surface) those are all the surfaces we’ve tried currently. I says it’s absolutely worth the price an I highly recommend for all those adventure seeking, thrill loving toddler/kids! Imo the battery life is awesome it’s never completely drained the battery to where it wouldn’t go anymore since we got it just remember when outside if your child gets off to do something else always turn it off (there’s a power switch location on the back of go kart) until their ready ride again an when done riding for the day turn it off & put it on the charger until fully charged all an all it’s an awesome electric go kart my toddler had other electric “power wheels” standard vehicles 6v,12v but he’d get bored with them quickly as most he/I could walk faster than they’d go he also has older siblings that have hoverboards, electric scooters,etc an none of his 6v or 12v vehicles could keep up with them but at 24v, 3speed settings, this go kart definitely does it all keeps his attention & allows him to keep up with his older siblings it’s been 5months and this is still his go to over all his other powered vehicles and non powered vehicles like his bike or kick scooter the only con I have is I wish the wheels weren’t made of plastic and/or they had other wheel options you could buy to replace the plastic ones if you wanted to other than that I have no complaints nor does my 3yo! We’re Definitely satisfied and happy with our purchase thus far

I have two boys ages 3 and 5. The 5 year old is big for his age and I wanted something that he would be able to get a few years out of before he’s too big. I love the 3 speeds and the optional safety bracket to control what speed they use. This thing is big enough for my big 5 year old and he has plenty of room to grow. On the third speed setting this thing is fast and carries both my boys with ease, even up a steep incline. The adjustable seat is great so I can adjust things for when each boy is driving. The battery level indicator is a nice touch. A nice bonus is the price of the battery, Radio Flyer has replacement batteries for $65 on their website, MUCH cheaper than other brands. This is the perfect ride on for my kids, much better than a standard power wheel ride on! Side note, I’m 6’2” @ 200 pounds, well over the weight limit, but I can fit on this thing and it carries me around : ) The only thing I can point out that could be improved is access to the battery. You have to remove a panel and use a screwdriver in a small space to get it out. You can charge it while it’s in there but if you don’t an outlet near where you park your cart you will need an extension cord. Not really an issue, just a very minor complaint.

I waited about a month to do this review to see how it's holding up. So far so good and my kid loves it. I kept the throttle block set in middle gear at first to let him get used to it before giving him full speed. After taking it off, it didn't take him long to learn he could throw this thing into donuts and slides really easily. And it goes fast for a little thing! I was a little off put at first by the plastic tires, but without them, it would be hard to make it slide, so no complaints. It's so low to the ground that it's very stable and I have little fear that he'll tip it over. Assembly was super easy and despite it being built for kids (obviously would not hold up an adult) it seems very sturdy. Hopefully it lasts him for a good long while!

You know its going to be bad when the shifter is broken upon arrival. This is not due to the carrier. It is due to very poor packaging. Simply making the shifter a part of the assembly process could avoid this issue as the shifter just sticks out in the wind, waiting for a loose item in the package to rip it off(which it did). The rear axle is slightly too long. This means that one of the wheels will not be in solid contact with the drive mechanisim at all times. The washers are slotted to fit on the slotted threads. However, you can't simply add another washer because the gap is beyond the slotted theads and on the main rod. This means there will be shredding of the dimpled wheel that inserts into the drive mechanisim. Or, the drive mechanisim will get loaded and unloaded(because of slippage) causing premature failure. The offset is about 1/4 inch too much. The charger does not have a regulator. That is, you have to monitor it to ensure you do not overcharge. This charger is a relic from a chineese warehouse that dug it out from a dusty box somewhere back in 1990. For a few dollars more, a proper charger could have been provided and battery issues may have been lessened. Every peice of plastic is second grade. Not even no name karts looks this bad. Lay it down, get scratched. I feel like a chump because I bought one for each of my 3 kids for Christmas and I'm pretty sure they will all break.

Our son is three years old and he loves this go-kart, and we do too. This video I uploaded is the setting for 2nd gear, so there's a slower gear and there's a faster gear. I have not taken video of him sliding around in 3rd gear yet, as this was still to get him comfortable with the kart and to make sure he was going to be safe with it. He loves sliding around in it and the video Radio Flyer puts up to advertise the kart is accurate, the kart literally slides around and even when the battery is at its end. The kart does not allow the battery to fully deplete which is smart because that would hurt the battery. So it allows the kart to stop working for maybe 15 seconds, then it will work again for a short bit, then it will stop again, warning you the battery is close to being depleted. The battery lasted three days of him playing on it for about 10 to 20 minutes each time, so I would say the 45 minute window they give is accurate. It's plenty of time and surprisingly high considering how fast this kart is. There are people complaining about the wear on the tires, it's obviously a fact but that is because they have to be plastic otherwise it wouldn't slide like this. If they were rubber, the motors would have to be larger and the battery life would be dramatically reduced, as the car would also be heavier and would need more torque as well. The price on this cart is inexpensive. We paid $170 more for this kart because everyone else was sold out for Christmas so we were nearly at $480 for this kart and I would pay for this in a second without hesitation. The tires can be ordered and sound inexpensive so I'll stock up on tires now so the moment we need them, we'll do a pit crew maneuver and get him back out there!

My daughter loved this the moment we had it together however once it was dead, it was dead. It wouldn't charge and there seemed to be an error code when trying to click it on or off. Called Amazon and got a replacement sent pretty quick. The "new" one had the same problem with the battery (we didn't take it out of the box and were able to try to charge the "new" one without success). Called radio flyer who were surprisingly helpful and they sent out a new battery very quickly. My husband took the cart apart to reach the battery and found that the battery plug (where my arrow is on the pic) doesn't click in very well. He used some plyers and applied some force to push it in. WE HEARD THE CLICK! Plugged it into the wall and ITS CHARGING!! Yay After the charge, it works like a dream. We didn't need the new battery just a little bit of force for the battery plug. I read a lot of reviews before my purchase and was disappointed when we experienced some of the same issues others did. However I am happy to share that it can be an easy fix. Happy driving to your little ones. 🙂

Purchased Nov. 2024 for my 4 y.o. daughter. Have had it for a week and have used the kart 3 times so far without any issue. Get the two seater! Marginally more expensive but so much more fun for friends and cousins to visit. THE GOOD 1. I am not a handy man, but this assembly took me no more than 80 minutes without any annoyance or confusion and without any specialized tools. 2. Great battery life (>45 minutes). 3. Battery life indicator light is really helpful. 4. Good drifting ability. 5. We have only gone up to speed 2 (out of 3) and boy is it FAST. My daughter actually said no to going faster because second speed is plenty for her. Kicks the crud out of those battery cars you get from toy stores. 6. Nice to be able to control the speed by adjusting a set screw in the throttle. 7. Easy to access the battery compartment and disconnect the power to the battery directly. This will be good for long term storage without use to protect the battery life. THE BAD 1. Absolutely no suspension, so I'm wary of the longevity of the parts over time. Also, this makes for a heck of a bumpy ride. 2. The tires are plastic, and on asphalt roads after 3 uses I'm already concerned about the potential degradation of the tires. 3. No lights or reflectors of any kind, so if you're using it on a road safety is a concern. 4. No way to What I'm most excited about is that, with the more aggressive speed options, I genuinely think my kid will keep using this for at least a few years. I remember getting the "monster truck" one when I was a kid and after 4 or 5, you age out pretty fast because it's so boringly slow.

I bought two of these for my 9yr old daughter for Christmas after she asked for a GoKart like our neighbors. Well, our neighbor has the $1400 Segway NineBot. Between the pricing and the troubles my neighbor has had with the NineBot, I knew that wasn’t an option. I am SO glad I found these karts! We bought the grey ones. They go 12mph and have slick wheels so they intentionally spin out or “drift.” Honestly, the kids have more fun with these than the NineBot (including our neighbor). I’m 130lbs and even I can comfortably drive one so my daughter and I can race together. The karts are really fun, reliable, great battery life (kids played on them for 1.5 hours before a recharge) and sturdy/well made. I’m super impressed with these karts and have been telling everyone to get one. Also, we added bike lights to the karts for added safety as they do not come with any.