Kids love playing with pint-sized versions of grownup items, whether it’s cooking in a toy kitchen or driving a miniature car. If you’ve recently purchased a children’s car for your little one, maintaining the riding toy batteries can help them get the most out of their new wheels. Here are three tips. 

How to Maintain Kids' Riding Toy Batteries 

1. Be Mindful of Extreme Temperatures 

Lithium-ion riding toy batteries are sensitive to heat and cold, and their capacity can diminish if exposed to extreme temperatures. Driving the car for too long, especially in summer, can overheat the battery. Likewise, improperly storing it in winter can reduce its range. If your child isn't riding it during the colder months, you can juice up the battery to ensure it's ready to go when spring comes. You might also want to charge it for a few hours once or twice during the dormant period to give it extra life.

2. Get the Timing Right 

Riding toy batteries take several hours to charge, with the initial charge requiring at least 18 hours. Subsequent charging cycles will not take as long, typically about 14 hours. However, you should note to avoid charging it longer than 30 hours, which can damage the battery. If your child's toy car doesn’t have a built-in device to prevent overcharging, you might consider buying a smart charger designed for riding toy batteries. 

Draining the battery completely can cause damage. For this reason,  you'll want to keep a close eye on the charge or set a charging schedule to prevent this. After charging, letting the battery cool down before use also prolongs its life. 

3. Avoid Quick Charging 

DC quick chargers are not intended for riding toy batteries. Although they can substantially reduce the charge time, they can also diminish the battery’s range and lifespan. Instead, use a plug-in charger designed for children’s toy vehicles.

Turn to Victory Battery Co in Covington, KY, if you need new riding toy batteries. Since 1957, this family-owned and -operated store has served the community, offering various products and services from wheelchair and scooter batteries to battery testing. Call (859) 581-0343 to speak with a friendly team member about how they can help you, or visit the website to learn more about the shop.