Not many 3-year-olds drive a BMW, but Devon Roke's about to be the envy of his playmates.

On November 4 BMW Mt Wellington hosted GoBabyGo as they handed over four new BMW-branded toy cars to toddlers with disabilities.

The specially modified cars will allow these kids to keep up with their friends, play and explore without relying on adult helpers.

Devon Roke, 3, from Avondale has cerebral palsy.

His new car will give him the chance to move around independently.

Mum Tracey Roke found the organisation on Facebook.

She and husband Mike were there to watch as Devon was fitted with his custom harness and introduced to his new ride.

"It's such a neat idea for them," Roke says. "It's going to be a lot of fun."

Devon was apprehensive at first, but as he got used to the motion of the vehicle he began to enjoy himself.

He loves to be moving, Roke says.

"It's a completely different experience for him."

At the handover the cars were operated with remote controls by the parents.

Once the kids get some practice in with the cars at home, it's expected they will be able to operate the cars themselves.

BMW corporate communications manager Edward Finn says BMW has been involved with GoBabyGo since its debut in New Zealand a year ago.

"It's a great way to get BMW back into the community," Finn says.

He is excited that the children will have the opportunity to be part of the action, rather than just sitting on the sidelines.

Each car is modified for the child receiving it, with input from the child's caregivers, doctors and therapists.

The electric cars are rechargable, battery-powered and safe for use by toddlers with varying movement abilities.

GoBabyGo have given 49 cars to children so far.

The volunteer-run organisation is always looking for new sponsors, and they have a Givealittle web page to help them continue the scheme.

See gobabygo.org.nz for more information.