Id like to give this 4.5 stars, but thats not an option. The reason I cant give it 5 stars is because there is no way to tell when the vehicle is fully charged, and no way to tell how much longer the battery will last. (In the manual, there is a comment about an optional digital voltmeter; I have no idea how to order that or where to get it from, but according to the manual, it exists.) Additionally, the parental remote control is easy to operate, but the steering is not terribly responsive... its difficult to make the vehicle go in a completely straight line. Sidewalks are generally wide enough, though, and so if the vehicle drifts slightly to the left or right all the time, its ok. The vehicle is definitely unbalanced in the sense that most of the weight is in the back, and putting a toddler there adds to that, so going up steep slopes is not recommended, I assume due to potential for tipping over, as well as strain on the battery. (On city streets with steep hills, the vehicle climbed the slopes just fine and didnt tip or overheat.) The two lights on the back that face forward are, in my opinion, useless and the company should have put two cup holders there instead. Also, the toolbox that comes with the vehicle is not necessary (too small to be useful and hold anything more than perhaps a pair of gloves), and this would be another opportunity for the manufacturer to put some sort of cup holders on the back. The doors open and even have locking mechanisms, but when the doors are opened, there are still pieces of plastic stretching across the doorways that make it a little difficult for a smaller kid to get in unassisted. (In all fairness, the vehicle age recommendation is 37-96 months, and a 29-month old is the one using this...)
The good news: after charging it for several hours (the manual recommendation is 8-12 hours), the vehicle went 1.4 miles and still had battery remaining. The other good news: the 29-month old who is using it loves it. When hes in it he sits about 11 inches off the ground, and hes up higher than he would be in a battery-operated convertible, for example. For about $200, it has provided lots of fun for him, and I like not having to push him (as hes too young to be coordinated enough to use the pedal and steering). This will still be enjoyable for him to use several months and even a year or two from now.
Assembly: It took Grandpa 2 hours to assemble it. The instructions were fairly straightforward (although the sentence construction/grammar is not so great). You need a Phillips-head screwdriver and long-nose pliers; these are not included. It comes with two hex wrenches (spanners in the instructions). Grandpa said there were a few extra screws and washers, so the good news is you wont run out of those.
Good fun for a toddler
Id like to give this 4.5 stars, but thats not an option. The reason I cant give it 5 stars is because there is no way to tell when the vehicle is fully charged, and no way to tell how much longer the battery will last. (In the manual, there is a comment about an optional digital voltmeter; I have no idea how to order that or where to get it from, but according to the manual, it exists.) Additionally, the parental remote control is easy to operate, but the steering is not terribly responsive... its difficult to make the vehicle go in a completely straight line. Sidewalks are generally wide enough, though, and so if the vehicle drifts slightly to the left or right all the time, its ok. The vehicle is definitely unbalanced in the sense that most of the weight is in the back, and putting a toddler there adds to that, so going up steep slopes is not recommended, I assume due to potential for tipping over, as well as strain on the battery. (On city streets with steep hills, the vehicle climbed the slopes just fine and didnt tip or overheat.) The two lights on the back that face forward are, in my opinion, useless and the company should have put two cup holders there instead. Also, the toolbox that comes with the vehicle is not necessary (too small to be useful and hold anything more than perhaps a pair of gloves), and this would be another opportunity for the manufacturer to put some sort of cup holders on the back. The doors open and even have locking mechanisms, but when the doors are opened, there are still pieces of plastic stretching across the doorways that make it a little difficult for a smaller kid to get in unassisted. (In all fairness, the vehicle age recommendation is 37-96 months, and a 29-month old is the one using this...) The good news: after charging it for several hours (the manual recommendation is 8-12 hours), the vehicle went 1.4 miles and still had battery remaining. The other good news: the 29-month old who is using it loves it. When hes in it he sits about 11 inches off the ground, and hes up higher than he would be in a battery-operated convertible, for example. For about $200, it has provided lots of fun for him, and I like not having to push him (as hes too young to be coordinated enough to use the pedal and steering). This will still be enjoyable for him to use several months and even a year or two from now. Assembly: It took Grandpa 2 hours to assemble it. The instructions were fairly straightforward (although the sentence construction/grammar is not so great). You need a Phillips-head screwdriver and long-nose pliers; these are not included. It comes with two hex wrenches (spanners in the instructions). Grandpa said there were a few extra screws and washers, so the good news is you wont run out of those.