15 Best RC Cars for Kids

Unlike some other lists we make here at Funtastic Toy, this one deals with a type of toy or gadget that could appeal to a wide variety of people in terms of age, gender, and interests. From small children who are just beginning to get into the world of RC motoring to hardcore enthusiasts, who are spending their weekends racing, repairing, and even upgrading their cars. 

As always, we focused our efforts on finding cars that would appeal to children, but we didn’t restrict our search to a particular age range, nor did we limit the vehicles we looked at to only those that would be considered ‘basic.’ 

For you, the trick to getting the right RC car is going to be figuring out what the kid you’re buying it for intends to do with it, or how far along are they into their love of this hobby. Older kids with more experience with RC cars tend to prefer performance-oriented and advanced features, like precise handling and high speeds. 

Now you may think that there’s no reason a beginner couldn’t enjoy these features as well, but you should understand that sometimes having the high-end specs also means more work to maintain the vehicle, as well as a more challenging driving experience. So, while these features may sound like net benefits across the board, the reality is often different, as small kids could have a frustratingly tricky time controlling a more advanced vehicle.