AA batteries or a rechargeable RC car?
Power is the least exciting part of a race car and the one that ends the most races. Here is what each AEROQUEST car runs on.
| Car | Runs on | In the box | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:24 supercars | 3 AA car + 2 AA remote | Not included | 1:24 Scale RC Cars |
| 1:16 Porsche, Shelby, Raptor | 4 AA car + 2 AA remote | Included (6 AA) | 1:16 Scale RC Cars |
| 1:16 Lamborghini SVJ | 2 rechargeable packs | Included, 100+ min | 1:16 Scale RC Cars |
| 1:14 flagships | Rechargeable packs | Included, 40–50 min | 1:14 RC Cars & F1 Racers |
| Gesture stunt cars | USB / USB-C battery | Included, 50–60 min | Gesture Control Stunt Cars |
| Toddler cars & F1 cartoons | 3–4 AA car + 2 AA remote | Not included | RC Cars for Toddlers |
Why small cars use AA
For a 3-year-old, AA cells are simpler and safer: no cable, no charging brick, and a fresh set takes a minute with the included screwdriver. Rechargeable AA cells work too.
Why bigger cars carry packs
1:16 and 1:14 motors draw more power, so we fit rechargeable packs — usually two — so one charges while the other races.
Sleep mode
Our toddler cars and F1 cartoon racers fall asleep after a few idle minutes. Press the button on the car to wake it; the batteries last much longer that way.