The Batwheels Guide
Is your little superhero obsessed with the Batwheels TV show? Do you want to understand more about your child’s love for the show? Well, now you can! We have created a guide to everything you need to know about Batwheels. You can discover just what it is and what it is about, as well as find out about all the popular characters and much more! So, lets dive into the super world of Batwheels and fight off some bad guys!
What is Batwheels?
Batwheels is an American animated TV series based on superheroes and their crime-fighting vehicles from DC. The vehicles and the other characters, such as Batman, create an incredible team of crimefighters who serve to protect Gotham City!
The TV series is aimed at little superheroes in the making and was first aired on HBO Max in America on the 17th of September 2022. Since then, the show grew popular and was then aired on Cartoon Network on October 17th 2022 for the UK and the world to see.
How did Batwheels begin?
Warner Bros Animation came up with the idea of a new show based on the Batmobile for preschoolers to enjoy. In October 2020, they announced the show was coming to Cartoon Network’s preschool channel, Cartoonito and HBO Max.
Michael G Stern was the developer and co-executive producer for the show, alongside Simon J Smith as the supervising producer. Michael was part of the journey from the beginning as Warner Bros explored the idea of DC shows for preschoolers, making him one of the show’s main masterminds. He wrote the scripts and had the task of keeping the characters as close to the originals as possible.
However, to fit with the show’s demographic, Michael set a challenge to make them kid-friendly while still respecting the characters. So, with Batman, he stayed faithful to most interpretations of him but toned down his violence. For villains, he showed their classic portrayals while suiting them to preschoolers, such as Harley Quinn, who is depicted as a fun-loving prankster.
The show’s writers, with Michael, set about creating the Batwheels, making them lovable and fun so that little ones aren’t just watching it for Batman. They did this by giving the vehicles unique personalities and characteristics that little kids can relate to and love.
Simon was brought into the process later, after Michael wrote the first scripts to help bring the idea to life. When the show was renewed for a second series in 2022, they were both promoted to executive producers due to its success.
What is the plot of Batwheels?
The Batwheels are superpowered crime-fighting vehicles who defend Gotham City alongside Batman, Robin, Batgirl and loads more DC superheroes. They were only just created by the Bat Computer so they are little kids with no life experience. They have to work out life and protect the city while growing and discovering themselves!
They are led by Bam (the Batmobile), and the crew must understand and work out the growing pains of a newly formed super team. The Batwheels cars must do this whilst learning to understand the world around them and what it means to be kids, making the characters relatable to a younger audience. Along the way, they demonstrate the value of self-confidence, friendship and teamwork to little ones everywhere!
Who are the Batwheels?
So, who are the Batwheels characters? Explore who makes up the epic team of vehicles.
Bam - The Batmobile
Voiced by Jacob Bertrand.
Bam is the leader of the group and is Batman’s famous Batmobile. He is often insecure, but is a powerful leader and a crucial part of the team.
Red - Redbird
Voiced by Jordan Reed in season 1 & Titus Blake in season 2.
Red is Robin’s car and is the youngest member of the Batwheels crew. He was designed by Batman and is driven by Robin to fight off bad guys. He has advanced speed and is also a leader.
Bibi - Batgirl Cycle
Voiced by Madigan Kacmar.
Bibi is the Batcycle, designed by Batman and is driven by Batgirl. She is great at tactile analysis and has a Batarang as a weapon to help fight evil.
Buff - Bat Truck
Voiced by Noah Bentley.
Buff is Batman’s Bat Truck and is another one of the main characters in the show. He loves animals and is Snowy’s foe and best friend. He has tough armour and a grappling claw to fight baddies.
Batwing - The Batwing
Voiced by Lilimar.
Batwing is Batman’s jet plane who hates to fall or “emergency land.” She can be moody and angry sometimes, and has many powerful weapons, such as the Batheat Ray.
BC- The Bat Computer
Voiced by Kimberly D. Brooks.
BC is the Bat Computer who created the Batwheels. She is the team’s trainer, supervisor, dispatcher and is a mother figure for them.
M.O.E
Voiced by Mick Wingert.
M.O.E, short for Mobile Operation Expert, is Batman’s robot mechanic. He helps to upgrade or fix the Batwheels to keep them sharp for battle. He is kind-hearted yet sarcastic and is one of the funnier Batwheels characters.
Who are the Batwheels characters?
Now you know the main Batwheels characters that make up the team, who are the other characters in the show? The superheroes help the Batwheels cars in their adventures, whilst the villains do anything they can to try to stop them!
Batwheels Heroes
Batman - Bruce Wayne
Voiced by Ethan Hawke.
Bruce Wayne, otherwise known as Batman, is an iconic superhero and vigilante who protects Gotham City. He is a father figure to the Batwheels and he created the whole team.
Robin- Duke Thomas
Voiced by A.J. Hudson.
Batman’s loyal side-kick Robin loves mysteries and strives to protect the city from evil. He always wants to prove himself to Batman and do the right thing to keep Gotham safe.
Batgirl- Cassandra Cain
Voiced by Leah Lewis.
Batgirl is a daredevil and is very tech-savvy. She loves adventure and strives when danger is around and is seen as the big-sister within the Bat Family.
Green Arrow - Oliver Queen
Voiced by MacLeod Andrews.
Green Arrow is a friend of Batman and he is a vigilante archer who is from Star City. He protects Star City but helps Batman often, and Batman helps him, with the Batwheels team.
Nightwing- Dick Grayson
Voiced by Zachary Gordon.
Nightwing is a superhero who used to fight crime alongside Batman. He now fights off evil in other cities and helps, as well as gain help, from the Bat crew.
Batwheels Villians
The Joker
Voiced by Mick Wingert.
The Joker is Batman’s archenemy and claims himself as the “Clown Prince of Crime!” He is often causes havoc for the Batwheels and Batman.
Harley Quinn
Voiced by Chandni Parekh.
Harley Quinn is The Joker’s partner-in-crime who is portrayed as a fun-loving prankster that causes havoc on the city. She is also The Joker’s girlfriend.
Prank
Voiced by Griffin Burns.
Prank is The Joker’s clown van who is very funny and loves a good prank. He is a member of The Legion of Zoom and is Bam’s archnemesis.
Jestah
Voiced by Alexandra Novelle.
Jestah is Harley Quinn’s ATV, who loves to have plenty of fun.
Badcomputer
Voiced by SungWon Cho.
Badcomputer is an A.I. computer software who strives to replace the Bat Computer as the most powerful computer in the world!
Crash
Voiced by Tom Kenny.
Crash is Badcomputer’s minion. He serves as a crash-dummy and is like a robot.
The Penguin- Oswald Cobblepot
Voiced by Jess Harnell.
Oswald Cobblepot, otherwise known as The Penguin, is a penguin-like criminal who’s quite elegant.
Ducky
Voiced by Ariyan Kassam.
Ducky is a duck on a boat and is Penguin’s vehicle. Ducky loves to cause havoc and is very mischievous.
The Riddler- Edward Nigma
Voiced by SungWon Cho.
The Riddler is a criminal who loves everything about riddles. He is obsessed with riddles and often enjoys getting others to figure them out.
Quizz
Voiced by Josey Montana McCoy.
Quizz is The Riddler’s helicopter who loves cracking a good quiz!
Mr Freeze- Victor Fries
Voiced by Regi Davis.
Victor Fries, who is known as Mr Freeze, is an ice-themed supervillain. He has a cool mechanical suit too!
Snowy
Voiced by Xolo Maridueña.
Snowy is Mr Freeze’s snow crawler. Snowy is bad but very gentle and is also Buff’s friend.
Catwoman- Selina Kyle
Voiced by Gina Rodriguez.
Catwoman, whose name is Selina Kyle, is a cat-like burglar.
Poison Ivy- Pamela Isley
Voiced by Kailey Snider.
Pamela Isley, otherwise known as Poison Ivy, is a villain who is based around plants.
The Toyman - Jack Nimball
Voiced by James Arnold Taylor.
The Toyman, whose name is Jack Nimball, is a toy-themed villain. He is the enemy of Superman as well.
Where to watch Batwheels
Where can your little superhero watch and enjoy the adventures of the Batwheels team? Well, for the UK, the epic superhero series can be enjoyed by little ones on a variety of different platforms.
It can be accessed on the Cartoon Network channel on Sky Go. You can even access the full episodes of the show through the Cartoon Network video app and on their website at any time!
Batwheels is also available through a subscription to Apple TV and can be bought on Amazon Prime Video. Many of the episodes from the seasons are even on the ITVX app, which your little wannabe superhero can enjoy any time they want!
Are there any Batwheels toys for my child?
The Batwheels world doesn’t stop at the TV show either! There are lots of merchandise and Batwheels toys available for your little tot to enjoy. From packs of toy cars that reflect the Batwheels team to awesome playsets including Batwheels and The Legion of Zoom! There are so many Batwheels toys for kids to have hours of fun with.
Check out our range of Batwheels toys to entice your little hero into fun, imaginative play by roleplaying as their favourite characters! Let them reenact fights with Batwheels villains and help them advance important developmental skills as they play with Bam, Red and the rest!
