Actev Motors launches Arrow Smart-Kart for children
Silicon Valley's Actev Motors has introduced the Arrow Smart-Kart, an electric go-kart for children aged five to nine, with app-based parental controls and customisation options.
Actev Motors, a Silicon Valley start-up co-founded by Tony Fadell, has revealed its first product: the Arrow Smart-Kart, an electric go-kart aimed at children aged five to nine. The Arrow Smart-Kart combines electric propulsion with digital safety features and parental controls, marking Actev's entry into the children's mobility market.
The Arrow Smart-Kart uses a pair of 250-watt electric motors, delivering a top speed of 12 mph (19.3 kph). Parents can adjust the maximum speed electronically using a smartphone app, which also allows them to set geo-fenced boundaries and monitor the kart’s location via built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. The kart weighs 33 kg (73 lbs) and is built on a steel chassis with pneumatic tyres, supporting both safety and ride quality for its young drivers.
Safety features include proximity sensors and an automatic collision avoidance system, which can intervene if an imminent crash is detected. The Arrow Smart-Kart’s app-based controls let parents define safe driving areas and monitor activity in real time, reflecting a focus on digital safety as well as physical protection.
Customisation and pricing
Actev Motors offers a range of customisation options for the Arrow Smart-Kart. Buyers can add body kits, a drift kit for controlled oversteer, a double lithium-ion battery pack, and a rapid charger. The entry-level kart is priced at $999.95. Optional extras include the drift kit at $49.95, double battery at $149.95, rapid charger at $49.95, and a Formula 1-style body kit for $149.95. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the United States and Canada during the summer.
- Drift kit: $49.95
- Double battery: $149.95
- Rapid charger: $49.95
- Formula 1-style body kit: $149.95
Technology focus in children's mobility
The Arrow Smart-Kart’s integration of connected features and safety systems signals a move towards smarter, app-enabled mobility products for children. With Tony Fadell’s background at Nest, Actev Motors is positioning the Arrow as more than a toy, offering digital oversight and customisation that reflect trends in both automotive and consumer electronics.
