🔋 Important Battery Care

🔋 Ride-On Car Battery Lifespan & Care Guide

Our ride-on vehicles use sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries. These are consumable components, and their lifespan depends heavily on charging routine, storage, and usage.

Expected Battery Lifespan

Care Level

Typical Battery Care

Expected Lifespan*

⭐ Excellent Care

Charged after every use, fully charged before storage, topped up every 30 days when unused

2–3 years

👍 Good Care

Usually charged after use, stored indoors, occasional missed top-ups

1.5–2 years

⚠️ Average Use

Seasonal use, occasional missed charging, periods of non-use without top-up charging

6–18 months

❌ Poor Charging / Storage

Left uncharged for weeks/months, stored flat, repeatedly run completely flat

3–12 months

✔ How To Maximise Battery Life

  • Fully charge before first use
  • Recharge after every use
  • Recharge every 30 days during periods of non-use
  • Store indoors in a cool, dry place
  • Disconnect the battery during long storage (after fully charging)
  • Use only the correct charger supplied/recommended

✖ What Can Shorten Battery Life

  • Leaving the battery discharged after use
  • Storing the vehicle for long periods without charging
  • Repeatedly running the battery completely flat
  • Storing in cold, damp, or outdoor conditions
  • Using the wrong charger
  • Not completing full charge cycles

⚠️ Battery Warranty & Coverage

Ride-on vehicle batteries are consumable components, and it is normal for performance to reduce over time depending on use and care.

What is covered

If a genuine manufacturing fault is identified, this will be supported in line with your statutory rights.

What is not covered

Reduced battery performance or failure caused by:

  • Lack of regular charging
  • Storage without maintenance charging
  • Leaving the battery in a discharged state
  • Environmental or storage conditions

is not considered a manufacturing fault and is therefore not covered under warranty.

🔧 Support & Resolution

We are always happy to help diagnose any issue and can offer:

  • Troubleshooting support
  • Guidance on battery care and testing
  • Discounted replacement batteries where appropriate

🔋 Optional Battery Cover

For additional peace of mind, we offer an optional battery cover, which includes:

  • Extended support beyond standard terms
  • Replacement options in cases of reduced performance
  • Priority assistance

Important Information

Lead-acid batteries naturally lose performance over time. Limited use does not guarantee longer lifespan if the battery is left uncharged during storage.

*Lifespans shown are typical estimates and may vary depending on usage, storage conditions, terrain, rider weight, temperature, and charging routine.

Updated on: 01/05/2026

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