Remote control cars are a fun way for kids to exercise healthy competition and cultivate their imagination through interactive play! Today, we’ll be reviewing our top favorite RC cars for kids, looking over their features, considering their quality, and determining which is the best overall! Both cars for boys and girls will be included in this article, along with RC cars for toddlers!
Without further ado, let’s hop right into the reviews!
Remote Control Cars for Boys
These RC cars are perfect for rowdy boys ages 5 and up who need tough, fast toys!
1. JEYPOD Remote Control Car
The first RC car for boys on our list, the JEYPOD Remote Control Car is a little on the expensive side but is super cool to look at and would be a great gift for pre-teens. This is a really high-quality RC car that can drive at speeds of over 12 miles per hour! The JEYPOD can also be driven over various terrains including sandy surfaces, gravelly roads, and grass. The strong torque motor is what allows this RC car to travel at such high speeds and maneuver as it does.
Even at high speeds, this car can move forward, backward, and turn 360 degrees with ease. The long-distance remote control isn’t only cool to look at with its gear shift appearance, but it’s also accurate and can operate the RC car up to nearly 300 feet away! It’s also water-resistant so that your child can play with it on a light rainy day or drive through shallow puddles for a fun splash (note that this RC car should NOT be submerged in water).
Shock-proof and crash-proof, the JEYPOD features springs to allow the car to bounce and get accustomed to rocky roads and uneven pavement along with a front bumper to protect the car’s body if it should slam into a wall, fence, or anything else! It comes with rechargeable batteries and takes a little over an hour to charge completely.
What We Like:
- Drives at speeds of over 12 miles per hour
- Can be driven over various terrains
- Powerful control – RC car can be controlled up to 300 feet away
- Looks super cool with its bright orange and blue colors and pattern
- Rechargeable batteries
- Built to last
- Water-resistant
2. RC Cars Stunt Car Toy
With thousands of raving reviews, the RC Cars Stunt Car is one of the coolest RC cars on the market! It can do things other RC cars can’t, including flipping 360 degrees! It can move quickly forwards, backward, side-to-side, and flip forwards, backward, and sideways for hours of entertainment. It’s also brightly colored, making it easy to spot in natural settings. This stunt car toy can drive at speeds of 8 miles per hour and runs on AAA batteries (with the remote using AA batteries — not included).
RC Cars Stunt Car can drive over multiple surfaces including gravel roads, grass, dirt, and sand.
What We Like:
- Can flip and move 360 degrees (a feature not found in every RC car toys)
- Brightly colored
- The car can drive over multiple terrains
3. Growsland Remote Control Car
With a modern, sporty appearance, the Growsland RC Car would be a great gift for the car-obsessed boy. This #1 Best Seller features functioning headlights that turn on when the car is moving forward, can travel at speeds up to 10 miles an hour, and is simple to operate with the 2-joy stick remote control. It’s bright yellow with racing black stripes, incredible attention to detail, and is made from non-toxic plastic with a realistic shiny finish.
For the affordable price, this RC car for kids holds up really well whenever it crashes into walls, furniture, or things of the like. The only downside is that the remote distance is pretty short at only about 10 or 15 feet before the car stops due to a lack of a connection. Overall, this is a pretty great option if you’re not looking to spend a ton of money but want something fast and fun for your boy!
What We Like:
- Functioning headlights
- Fast, traveling up to 10 miles per hour
- The remote control is simple to operate with only 2 joysticks
- Bright colors and shiny finish
- #1 Best Seller
- Fine attention to detail and modern style sports car
4. Power Your Fun Cyclone Mini Remote Control Car
Great for indoor use, the Power Your Fun Mini RC Car is lightweight and small as to not cause as much trouble in the home, break decor, or scratch walls. Like the previous RC Stunt Car in this review (#2), the Power Your Fun Cyclone Mini RC Car can maneuver 360 degrees at top RC car speed! It features bright LED lights, a vibrant blue, and red build, and has a rechargeable battery that allows the car to run 17 minutes per 15-minute charge.
This mini RC Car can perform three functions from the remote control: Forwards and Backwards, Directional Control, and Cyclone Mode which makes the car do flips and tricks 360 degrees. It’s relatively affordable and high-quality for the price and features rubber tires with excellent traction. You can expect this RC car to travel smoothly over hardwood floors, gravel paths, grass, dirt, and just about anywhere else!
What We Like:
- Small and compact. Great for indoor use and less chance of breaking decor or scratching walls
- Tough rubber tires for traveling over multiple terrains
- Rechargeable battery
- Bright colors
- Maneuvers 360 degrees
- LED Lights
- Affordable
5. Kidzlane Remote Control Cars – 2 Pack Race Cars
Have two boys that have to have the same toys? This 2 pack of Kidzlane RC Cars is the perfect fit! It’s an inexpensive choice, features all-direction control, and up to a 35-foot range! Though these RC cars aren’t as quick as some as the other options on our list, they still maneuver at about 5 miles per hour and would provide hours of entertainment for children ages 5 and up.
Thanks to the different frequencies of each of the cars, there’s no interference so that both cars can be used at the same time! Each set of double-A batteries gives the cars a playtime of an hour and a half. The remote control consists of two push-button pads to make operation simple for younger children so that they can easily go whatever direction they want. Lastly, this set is made of durable hard plastic, and shock-proof material to protect the internal components from breakage from ramming into walls or crashing off of sidewalks.
What We Like:
- Great for brothers, best friends, or for playing with mom or dad
- The remote control has a 35-foot range
- Ideal for kids ages 5 and up
- Bright, fun colors
- Shock-proof and durable body
- Easy to operate for young children
Remote Control Cars for Girls
These colorful, sparkly RC cars for girls are great for girls ages 5 and up!
6. UTTORA Remote Control Car
Glittery, twinkly, and bright, the UTTORA RC Car is a fun option for girls everywhere! This RC car can maneuver and flip 360 degrees for fast tricks and fun! It’s bright, colorful, and features color-changing LED tires along with fun music that plays whenever the car is moving. If the music gets a little too loud or constant for your taste, simply switch the music button to OFF! Per hour of charging, your child will get 30 minutes of playtime.
Thanks to the oversized tires, this RC car can maneuver effortlessly indoors and outdoors on various terrains including grass, concrete, gravel, and dirt.
What We Like:
- Affordable
- Colorful, bright, LED lights
- Short charging time
- Plays music with an ON and OFF switch to turn it on or off whenever you prefer your children to play quietly
7. Jada Toys GIRLMAZING Big Foot Jeep R/C Vehicle
Realistic and a great gift for the summer this replaceable battery Jeep RC car is perfect for girls of all ages! A great thing about this jeep is that it easily fits a small or average-sized Barbie doll, making this RC car multi-use in play. The seats also adjust to fit your child’s specific doll’s measurements. The remote control includes an ON/OFF switch to save battery and two control sticks to move the jeep forwards, backward, left and right.
A downside to this RC car for girls is that it runs a bit slower when on carpet or thicker terrains such as grass. However, the jeep is built with decently high-quality materials so that it will hold up to minor crashes, flips, and general beatings.
What We Like:
- Bright and colorful
- Can be customized with deco stickers
- Made of quality materials
- Easy remote control
- Fits Barbies of different sizes thanks to the adjustable seats
8. Beetle Remote Control Car
Super cute, pink, and the epitome of a girl’s RC car, this little Beetle is officially licensed by Volkswagen and a perfect tiny replica. Unlike many RC cars for girls on the market, this mini Beetle is made of sturdy hard plastic materials that can hold up to wall crashes, flips, and other unfortunate events with ease. It’s about the size of a man’s hand, making it great for use both indoors and outdoors.
The remote control has an excellent range of 80 feet and can maneuver the car left, right, forwards, and backward. Its top speed is around 4 miles per hour, so while it’s not the fastest RC on our list, it will still zoom! Three double-A batteries are required for the car and two double-A batteries are necessary for the remote control itself. The battery life is quite long and overall, this RC car for girls is very affordable.
What We Like:
- Pink
- Super cute Beetle replica
- Sturdy and not flimsy like some other models on the market
- Great for indoor and outdoor use
- Affordable
- Replaceable batteries/long battery life
- Travels pretty quickly
- RC range is 80 feet
9. Barbie Convertible Remote Control Car
A Barbie manufactured RC car for girls, this Barbie Convertible is hot pink and the perfect sunny day sports car for your little girl’s Barbie dolls! Though it’s really on the expensive side for RC cars for kids, if your daughter is obsessed with Barbies, it may be a worthwhile buy for her birthday or Christmas.
It maneuvers left, right, forwards, and backward with the bright pink remote control, and the headlights turn on when the car is in motion. This RC car for girls is also very easy to control.
What We Like:
- Made by Barbie for Barbie dolls
- Headlights turn on when the car moves
- Easy to control
10. Girls Remote Control Truck
For your little tomboy, this Girls’ RC Truck is a girly way to play with the boys! It’s built with large, tough rubber tires to grip on to multiple surfaces including indoor and outdoor (rugs, carpet, hardwood, grass, gravel, and dirt). This RC car is spring-loaded so that it can withstand minor crashes and bumps without tearing up the inner components. The remote control is easy to use and small to fit a child’s hands, maneuvering the car left, right, forwards, and backward.
What We Like:
- Large, gripped rubber tires allow for this RC truck to move over multiple terrains
- Purple with cute detailing
- Can withstand crashes and general beatings
- Perfect for a tomboy
Remote Control Cars for Toddlers
These remote control cars are great for toddlers because they have 2 or fewer buttons to use to maneuver the toy, they’re colorful, and have other attributes to them to make playtime more engaging and fun for the young mind!
11. RC Cartoon Race Car with Music & Lights for Toddlers
With thousands of raving reviews, the RC Cartoon Race Car for Toddlers is simple to operate (with only two buttons on the remote), colorful, and safe to use. It features music and honking sounds, lights up when the car is moving by pressing the big red center button and is safely made with non-toxic plastic and soft, rounded edges to avoid accidental injury.
This RC car for toddlers also comes with a cute little spaceman figurine for your child to play with. Note that buying more than one of these toys may cause interference between remote controls.
What We Like:
- Made with non-toxic ABS plastic
- Colorful and simple
- Easy to operate for toddlers — only two buttons
12. PAW Patrol, Chase Remote Control Police Cruiser
PAW Patrol is a fun and popular show for toddlers and now they have these fun toys to excite your little ones! This review is for the Police Cruiser, but there is also an option for the Firetruck if that’s what your child would like best.
The Official PAW Patrol Police RC vehicle is pleasantly affordable, similarly colored to the tv show, and even features Chase in the driver’s seat! The remote control features two child-friendly buttons to move the police cruiser forwards or backward and left to right. Both the remote control and the RC car take triple-A batteries so that you can pop them right in and get your child playing (rather than waiting for the car to charge!).
What We Like:
- A popular toy from a children’s show
- Features Chase in the driver’s seat
- Easy to use remote control with only 2 buttons
- Takes batteries
- Affordable
- Also comes in Marshall’s Fire Truck for only a few dollars more
13. DEERC Remote Control Take Apart Toys Cars for Kids
This DEERC RC car for toddlers is pretty exceptional and unique compared to the others on our list. The reason being, it has parts that can be taken apart and replaced by your toddler to encourage physical development and hand-eye coordination (along with learning how to share and work together if you have more than one child!).
It comes with an electric toy drill and wrench, two figure drivers and their trash can, and remote control in the shape of a steering wheel. Your child can remove the tires and the bed of the dump truck and replace them. Once they have the tires on, they can move their truck left, right, forwards, and backward. With three buttons on the remote, they can also go through different truck sounds and lights!
What We Like:
- Interactive in ways that other RC cars for toddlers don’t provide
- Relatively affordable
- Three different sound effects
- Lights
- Two figurines
- Electric toy screwdriver and wrench
- Easy to operate for young children
14. Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Roadster RC Car
Mickey and Minnie Mouse have been beloved household names for decades. This adorable spotted car and Minnie Mouse is perfect for toddlers. Its remote control has two buttons, one for going forward and one for turning. It works exceptionally well on hardwood floors or slick terrains but won’t do well on carpets or rickety paths. A great thing is that Minnie is not removable from the driver’s seat so that you don’t have to worry about it being a choking hazard.
What We Like:
- Available in three different types of RC vehicles including an airplane and car with stars for just a few dollars more
- Requires double and triple-A batteries
- Minnie isn’t removable
- Works great on hardwood floors
- Easy to use for children
Benefits of Interactive Toys for Children
It’s no secret that playtime is essential for children of all ages. Toys can help with brain development, physical skills, thinking skills, socialization skills, and the cultivation of imagination and creative thinking. Though it may seem like just a plastic toy car to you, to your little one it’s an entire world of cops and robbers, race car drivers on a looping, miles-long track, or maybe even just a mother driving her kids to school or her pets to the vet.
Toys also encourage social behavior, teaching necessary skills such as sharing, following rules in gameplay, working together to achieve a common goal, and friendship building. Toys also help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. For a more in-depth analysis of how toys help children to grow, check out this informative article! You can also get a lot of information from the Child Development Institute website.
The Best RC Cars in Each Category
After our review, which is the best RC car for boys, girls, and toddlers? Out of all of the cars on our list, our top three favorites would have to be the JEYPOD RC Car (for boys), Jada Toys GIRLMAZING Big Foot Jeep (for girls), and the PAW Patrol Police Cruiser or RC Cartoon Race Car (for toddlers).
No matter which RC car you choose, we know your child will love it!