Upgrade Guide: Modifying a Power Wheel or Ride-On – Choosing the Right Battery

Описание: This video is part of our Modifying a Power Wheel or Ride-On: built to help you choose the best Power Wheels if you’re planning to upgrade for more speed, power, or durability.

Before you upgrade your ride-on car, it’s critical to understand the role your battery plays in performance, safety, and reliability. This video breaks down everything you need to know about choosing the right battery setup for your Power Wheels, Kid Trax, or Peg Perego vehicle.

What You’ll Learn:
• The difference between 6V, 12V, 18V and 24V systems and which to start with.
• Why 12-volt analog Power Wheels are the best base for future upgrades.
• How amperage (amp-hours) determines runtime - think of it as “gallons of gas.”
• The pros and cons of lithium vs sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries.
• How ML Toys’ Soft Start Module helps protect motors, gears, and switches when using lithium batteries.
• Why using the correct motor for your voltage is key to long-term reliability.

From understanding safe voltage limits to maximizing play time, this guide helps you pick the right battery setup for performance and durability.

Useful Links
Troubleshooting & Install Help: https://www.mltoys.com/pages/troubles...
How to Start Modifying Ride-Ons: https://www.mltoys.com/pages/how-to-s...
Shop Batteries: https://www.mltoys.com/collections/po...

Upgrade Guide Series: Modifying a Power Wheel or Ride-On
Start with the Right Car:    • Upgrade Guide: Modifying An Off-Brand Ride-On  
Choosing the Right Battery: [this video]
Matching Motors, Gearboxes & Voltage:    • Upgrade Guide: Modifying a Power Wheel or ...  
Choosing the Right Tires:    • Upgrade Guide: Modifying a Power Wheel or ...  
How Wiring & Motors Really Work:    • How a Power Wheels Works by MLToys.com  
Modifying Off-Brand Ride-Ons (Start to Finish):    • Upgrade Guide: Modifying An Off-Brand Ride-On