Electric RC Trucks

This is referring to the motor type. In short, brushless motors are superior to brushed motors in every way apart from cost.

• Are more efficient
• Are more powerful
• Require less maintenance

If you're wanting to go fast and you can afford a bit extra, go brushless when you purchase the car as to upgrade a brushed car to brushless can be expensive.

Go electric unless you're wanting a 1/5 scale car (in which case, petrol is a viable option). Nitro cars have too many cons that outway their pros unless you're a true nitro enthusiast.

Read our Electric, Nitro or Petrol - Which RC Car Should I Buy? blog post for more information.

Typically, 4WD cars are more expensive but deliver better handling. However, 2WD cars are typically more durable, easier to maintain (as they have less moving parts) and have a longer run time.