Gas-powered trail bikes come with chores attached: a fuel can in the garage, oil to keep track of, and a cord that sometimes takes a few pulls. For a family that simply wants to get outside, that upkeep can turn a free afternoon into a maintenance session.

This electric dirt bike skips all of it. A 3000-watt peak motor supplies the muscle for hills and rough ground, and the removable battery lifts out so it can charge indoors, away from the bike. On a full charge it covers up to about 35 miles. Three speed modes let a parent start a newer rider on the gentlest setting and save the fastest for later, and a key switch keeps it parked until someone hands over the key.

Hydraulic disc brakes on both wheels help the rider stop with confidence, while suspension at both ends smooths out the bumps. The manufacturer recommends it for ages 14 and up, with adult supervision for teens, and it belongs on off-road terrain; the maker advises against riding on public roads. All that’s left to manage is the charger.