Electric bikes for children²⁰

Kids' electric bike: choose by height, not by age

Many parents search by age, for example an electric bike for an 8 or 10 year old. But two children of the same age can differ a lot in height, and height decides whether a bike fits. That is why every bike on this page shows which body height it is meant for. The kids' electric bikes here are compact fatbikes with 16 inch wheels and a 250 watt motor, from V20 and OUXI. They are not toys. They assist up to 20 or 25 km/h depending on the model and weigh around 30 kg. In the Netherlands there is no minimum age and no helmet requirement for an electric bike up to 25 km/h. So whether your child is ready is up to you.

V20 Pro Mini, C80 Mini or V8 Ultra Mini?

The V20 Pro Mini has a low step-in, so your child gets on without swinging a leg over the saddle. According to our product data it assists up to 20 km/h, a little less than the other two, and has a 468 Wh battery and hydraulic disc brakes. It is meant for riders of roughly 1.20 to 1.45 m.

The OUXI C80 Mini has a high step-in, a suspension fork and assists up to 25 km/h. The battery is 374 Wh. According to our product data this bike also suits a height of roughly 1.20 to 1.45 m.

The OUXI V8 Ultra Mini also has a high step-in, front suspension and a 374 Wh battery. The difference is the size: according to our product data it suits riders of roughly 1.20 to 1.70 m. If your child grows fast, it will last longer.

Speed: agree on rules before you ride

A child on a bike that assists up to 25 km/h goes faster than on a regular children's bike. So let your child get used to it first in a quiet place, in the lowest assistance setting. Agree which routes they may take and how fast they may go. The lower top speed of the V20 Pro Mini can be pleasant for younger or smaller riders. A well-fitting helmet is not required, but it is sensible.

Look at the brakes too. According to our product data all three models have hydraulic disc brakes. They brake with little hand force, which is nice for smaller hands. Practise braking a few times before your child goes out on the road.

Weight, storage and test ride

Around 30 kg is heavy for a child. Lifting it up stairs or manoeuvring in a full bike shed is not always possible without help. Make sure there is a ground-floor spot and a sturdy lock, because a fatbike stands out at school or the sports club.

The batteries are 374 or 468 Wh. According to our product data the V8 Ultra Mini gets around 40 km in the middle setting. For most school rides that is enough for a few days. Charge the battery indoors at room temperature, not in a cold shed.

Bring your child for a test ride in one of our shops, including Amstelveen, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Gouda, Heerenveen, Hellevoetsluis and Tilburg, or at home. Let them get on and off themselves and check that their feet reach the ground well when stopping. You can pay in one go or spread the cost with Klarna, in3 or SprayPay, and you can insure the bike against theft and damage straight away when you buy it.

See also: mini fatbikes | kids' fatbikes | small electric bikes | V20 Pro Mini | child seats