How to Make a Power Wheel Go Faster

Try installing a bigger, more powerful battery in your Power Wheels car. Most Power Wheels come stocked with a 10V battery but can handle up to a 12V battery. It needs to be charged, but after installation you should experience an increase in overall speed.

Make sure that your battery is charged fully before you use your Power Wheels. A less-than-juiced battery will cause the Power Wheels to run slower. A charger should take around 4-5 hours to power up all the way.

Allow only a child the weight recommended by Power Wheels to operate the vehicle. Allowing a vehicle meant for a 4- to 6-year-old to be driven by a 10-year-old will cause unnecessary strain on the motor and battery and can cause it to run slower.

Run your Power Wheels vehicle only on hard, flat surfaces. Although you may have a Power Wheels Jeep, it does not mean that it is an all-terrain vehicle. Try and stay off of grass, which may cause your wheels to spin and your motor to wear out faster. A worn-out motor generally means less speed.

Retread the tires. Power Wheels vehicles come stocked with plastic wheels, which mean traction problems that can lead to slower speeds. Adding rubber tire treads to your Power Wheels car can give you an extra boost and give you more speed on all surfaces. You can find instructions to retreading your tires at Modified Power Wheels (see resources).