12 Top-Ranked RC Cars for Adults (2024)

This lightweight 4x4 RC buggy from Rock Force comes with a lithium-ion battery and weighs just four pounds. (You will need batteries for the remote.)

This Ford Shelby GT550 from Midea Tech is inexpensive and looks surprisingly lifelike. It’s a 1:14 scale and features a detailed interior and exterior.

This powerful RC car from Arrma is four-wheel drive and goes up to 70 mph when properly equipped with a bigger battery and an optional pinion gear.

This Traxxas truck is a 1:10 scale and goes a swift60 mph with its brushless motor. The battery and charger are sold separately, but the truck does have stability management—which could be good or bad.

This puddle-jumping 1:10 scale truck has waterproof electronics and comes with a 2.4GHz radio system. The battery and charger are included.

This SUV weighs almost 10 pounds and comes with a solid axle carrier that locks the left and right wheels for maximum grip in technical conditions.

This truck from Arrma is perfect for beginners with a stronger chassis than the previous version, more clearance for stones, and ride height body mounts for easy component access.

This generic RC race car has four-wheel drive and max speed is about 30 mph. The shell is made of PVC for better collision resistance. (But please don't hit any animals!)

The Traxxas Rustler 4x4 uses a clipless body latching system for fast removal and installation. The battery and charger are not included, like many of the more expensive cars on this list.

If you’re more of a Can-Am person, Axial makes this RC vehicle that’s a 1:18 scale. It features adjustable coilovers, oil-filled shocks, and a waterproof motor.

The AxialUnimog has a metal-geared transmission and extended c-channel frame rails for more durability. It's alsowater resistant.

This mid-priced RC vehicle comes with two batteries and a remote. It’s a 4x4 that goes a little over 20 mph, and its knobby tires make it perfect for rough terrain. Charging time is about 2.5 hours.