That seems like a very good idea. I got one secondhand (given away) a few years ago for my little one and in the process of hunting down some replacement wheels

That seems like a very good idea. I got one secondhand (given away) a few years ago for my little one and in the process of hunting down some replacement wheels and a new battery for it I stumbled into a rich world of powerwheels enthusiasts who optimize them for kids or for themselves. The computerized hackability may be a little outside of that community but you'd have some great shoulders to stand on as far as the equipment.