Watch and read about the different types of RC car batteries, NiMH and LiPo, and how to charge them.

At Hearn Hobbies, we offer various types of chargers to keep your electric RC vehicle running, including 12v and 240v (wall) chargers, which are ideal for hobbyists. Watch how to use them here.

Here are the basics of how to charge RC batteries—introducing the different types of batteries, the processes involved, and the best practices.

The torque your servo should offer should increase with the size and weight of your RC car. It's important to select a servo that can support the weight and size of your automobile. Watch which digital servo offer greater resolution, higher torque and faster speed here.

The average speed is 30km/h, while some Traxxas arrive at close to 50km/h.

Depending on a number of variables, a standard RC car can reach top speeds of up to 70 mph. While ⅛ scale cars can go over 100km/h, some custom modified cars can go well past this speed.