What Is the Fastest Go-Kart in the World?

The fastest go-kart in the world is generally reported to be the Daymak C5 Blast, an electric kart that its maker claims reaches 60 mph from a standing start in about 1.5 seconds. For top speed rather than acceleration, professional 250cc two-stroke superkarts are the fastest karts raced on circuits, and they can exceed 100 mph.

"Fastest" depends on what you measure, so this guide separates acceleration from top speed, then covers what that means for kids' go-karts and drift karts you can actually buy.

Fastest go-karts in the world

Daymak C5 Blast: fastest acceleration

The Daymak C5 Blast is a Canadian-built electric kart. Daymak claims a 0 to 60 mph time of roughly 1.5 seconds, which would put it ahead of most road-legal supercars off the line.

Electric motors deliver their torque immediately and the kart is very light, which is why electric karts accelerate so hard. These are maker claims, so treat them as headline figures rather than something you can reproduce at a local track.

Superkarts: fastest on a circuit

Superkarts are purpose-built racing machines with 250cc two-stroke engines and a gearbox. They are raced by experienced, licensed competitors on full-size circuits and are a different world from a rental or recreational kart.

Quick comparison

What makes a go-kart fast?

• Power to weight: a light kart with a powerful motor or engine accelerates hardest.
• Drivetrain: an electric motor gives instant torque, while a petrol engine needs to reach its working revs. Gearing then decides the balance between acceleration and top speed.
• Weight of the driver: a lighter driver is easier for the kart to accelerate, which is also why every kart has a stated weight limit.
• Surface and tyres: grip decides how much of the power reaches the ground.

Fast go-karts for kids

For children, the right kart is the fastest one that they can control, not the fastest one available. The stated speeds on our listings are modest and sit in a range suited to young drivers with supervision.

Here are the karts we list with a stated approximate top speed. Prices and stock checked on 10 November 2026.

For scale, 30 km/h is about 19 mph and 37 km/h is about 23 mph. The petrol OneKart PX3S is for private land only.

Drift karts

Drift karts use low-grip rear wheels so the back end slides in corners, which makes them feel faster and more playful than their speed suggests. We do not list a top speed for our electric drift karts, so we do not quote one here. What the listings do show is the motor setup, voltage and the maximum age.

Higher voltage generally means more power, and two motors give more drive than one. See all of them in our drift karts collection.

Safety at speed

• Adult supervision for every session, and a correctly fitting helmet every time.
• Gloves, sturdy shoes and eye protection, plus elbow and knee protection for karts and drift karts.
• Use petrol machines on private land only, away from roads and other people.
• Check the maximum rider age and weight on the listing before buying.

Choosing a kart

Browse our go-karts collection or the kids' electric go-karts to compare ages, motors and prices. If you prefer petrol, see the kids' petrol ride-ons. We offer free mainland UK delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest go-kart in the world?

The Daymak C5 Blast is commonly cited as the fastest-accelerating go-kart, with a claimed 0 to 60 mph time of about 1.5 seconds. For sustained top speed on a circuit, 250cc superkarts are the fastest karts raced.

How fast do fast go-karts go?

It varies enormously. Recreational and kids' karts are far slower than racing karts, and the two RiiRoo karts that state a speed list approximately 30 km/h and 37 km/h.

Is a fast go-kart suitable for children?

A child should use a kart matched to their age, weight and experience, with adult supervision and proper protective gear. Check the age and weight limits on the listing.

What is the fastest kids' go-kart you sell?

Of the karts that state an approximate top speed, the petrol OneKart PX3S lists 37 km/h and the electric OneKart EX3S lists 30 km/h. Both are for ages 13 and up, and the petrol model is for private land only.