Best Ride-On Toys for 4 and 5 Year Olds

For a 4 or 5 year old, a 12V ride-on is the usual starting point: cars and motorbikes with a parental remote or a single motor are a good fit, with 24V quads and tractors for confident riders. This guide lists ten electric ride-ons in stock, using only the facts on each listing.

Four and five is when interest in motorbikes, quads and bigger cars takes off. The petrol versions are for older children and private land only, so this guide stays with electric.

What matters at four and five years old

Size, height and weight

Listed height and weight figures vary widely at this age, so check them on each product page and measure your child. As a general rule, a child should sit comfortably, reach the controls and be able to get on and off alone. A bigger vehicle is not better if your child cannot manage it.

Voltage: 6V, 12V or 24V

As a general rule, higher voltage means more power. The table shows each product's motors, from one 20W motor on a 6V quad to four 80W motors on a 24V quad. We do not state speeds, because the listings do not, but a 24V model is a step up in power, so it suits a confident rider.

Parental remote control

A parental remote lets an adult steer or stop the ride-on, which is useful while a child learns. In the table, the Audi RS6, the Jeep Wrangler, the JDX tractor, the Polaris Ranger style truck, the KRX1000 UTV and others list one, while the quads, motorbike and the go-kart do not. Check each listing.

Push handle

Only the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon lists a transport handle in this table. Check other listings if a handle matters to you.

Harness, seat belt, protection and supervision

Check each listing for seat belts and use them. Supervise at all times, choose flat, open ground away from roads, and fit a correctly fitting helmet for bikes, quads and karts. Gloves, boots, eye protection and body protection are worth adding for anything fast or off-road.

Ride-ons for 4 and 5 year olds in stock

Prices and stock checked on 10 November 2026.

We have chosen products with a maximum listed age of 5 to 8 years, in stock, electric only, across quads, motorbikes, tractors, cars, a go-kart and two off-road trucks. Where a product lists no remote control, an adult needs to stay close.

Electric quads

The SparkleQuad 6V is the gentlest choice at £69, listed up to 5 years with one 20W motor. The 24V Fortress quad is the step up at £229, with four 80W motors and listed up to 8 years. See all electric quads and ATVs.

Electric motorbikes

The RiiRoo 12V ride-on motorbike is listed up to 7 years, and the Ducati style 12V motorbike up to 8 years. Both are 12V, and neither lists a parental remote. Browse more in kids ride-on motorbikes.

Cars, trucks and tractors

The Audi RS6 and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon both list a parental remote. The JDX tractor with trailer is a 12V tractor listed up to 7 years, with a remote. See ride-on tractors for more, and best electric ride-on cars for 5 year olds.

A note on petrol

Many people search for petrol quads and motorbikes for this age. Our electric range is the starting point, and petrol machines are for private land only, with adult supervision. See our guide to petrol ride-ons for kids by age.

Getting the first rides right

Walk your child through the controls before the first ride, and keep early sessions short on smooth, flat ground. Charge the battery as the manual describes, and check the vehicle over before each ride. Children at this age often want to go faster than they can steer, so start on the gentler model if you are unsure.

What to check before buying

• Height and weight against the listing.
• Voltage and motors, and whether it has a remote control.
• A correctly fitting helmet and other protective gear for bikes, quads and karts.
• Flat, open ground away from roads for use.
• Assembly time and battery care, using the help pages below.

• Assembly videos for putting a ride-on together before the first ride.
• Battery charging and maintenance for charging and looking after the battery.
• The RiiRoo showroom experience if you would rather see a ride-on in person.
• How our warranty works.

Where to browse next

See all ride-on toys up to 4 years old and up to 5 years old. Free mainland UK delivery applies to our ride-ons. For a younger child, try our guide for 3 year olds. Next age up: ride-ons for 6 year olds.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best electric motorbike for a 5 year old?

In stock, the RiiRoo 12V ride-on motorbike is listed up to 7 years and the Ducati style 12V up to 8 years. Both list two motors and no parental remote. Check the listing's height and weight figures, and fit a correctly fitting helmet.

Which electric car suits a 5 year old?

The Audi RS6 and the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon are two options, both 12V with a parental remote listed. See our best electric ride-on cars for 5 year olds collection to compare more.

Is there an electric quad bike for a 5 year old?

Yes. The SparkleQuad 6V is listed up to 5 years, and the 24V Fortress quad up to 8 years with four 80W motors. Neither lists a parental remote, so supervise closely and use protective gear.

Can a 4 year old have a motorbike?

Our electric ride-on motorbikes are listed up to 7 or 8 years, and some trikes and mopeds are listed lower. Check each listing and measure your child. Petrol models are for private land only, with adult supervision.

Which ride-on tractor suits a 5 year old?

The JDX tractor with trailer is 12V, listed up to 7 years, with a parental remote. Our ride-on tractors collection lists other tractors, including 24V models.