Best High-End RC Cars (Over $400)
Past roughly $400, you're generally paying for higher-voltage brushless power systems, premium materials (aluminum chassis parts, better bearings), larger scale sizes, or licensed/scale-accurate bodies and details.
Is it worth it?
For an experienced driver who has already worn out an entry-level car, the jump usually shows up as noticeably more power, better durability under hard use, and finer tuning options. For a first RC car, it's rarely the right starting point — a mid-range car (see our $150–$400 guide) is more forgiving to learn on and cheaper to fix if something breaks early.
High-End RC Cars
Traxxas Nitro Slash 3.3 1/10 2WD RTR SC Truck w/TQ 2.4GHz Radio, TSM, Battery & D
Hawaiian Edition · 1/10 · Short Course Truck
From $429.95 · 3 retailers
Traxxas Stampede 4X4 VXL
Red · 1/10 · Basher / Monster Truck
From $429.95 · 3 retailers
Arrma Limitless V2 1/7 Scale Speed Bash Electric 4WD All-Road Roller
1/7 · On-Road / Touring
From $429.99 · 3 retailers
Traxxas Jato(R) 3.3 1/10 2WD RTR Nitro Stadium Truck (Red) w/TQi(TM) 2.4GHz, Telemetry, TSM, Easy Start
R · 1/10 · Stadium Truck
From $449.95 · 3 retailers
Redcat Kaiju EXT 1/8 RTR 4WD 6S Brushless Monster Truck w/2.4GHz Radio
White · 1/8 · Basher / Monster Truck
From $449.99 · 3 retailers
Redcat Kaiju EXT 1/8 RTR 4WD 6S Brushless Monster Truck w/2.4GHz Radio
Copper · 1/8 · Basher / Monster Truck
From $449.99 · 3 retailers
Traxxas Slayer Pro 4WD RTR Nitro Short Course Truck w/TQi 2.4GHz Radio, TSM, EZ Start & Charg
Blue · Short Course Truck
From $469.99 · 3 retailers
Traxxas Slayer Pro 4WD RTR Nitro Short Course Truck w/TQi 2.4GHz Radio, TSM, EZ Start & Charge
Red · Short Course Truck
From $469.99 · 3 retailers