BRAND GARAGE 2026-11-04
Redcat RC cars & buying notes
RCCritic is research-led: we use maker data and published sources. We have not done hands-on tests yet.
Redcat: compare the exact package before the model name.
Who makes these vehicles?
Redcat Racing publishes these models. The company page read identifies the brand but does not establish a separate parent owner; no parent is claimed here.
Which charging system do they use?
Lightning EPX Drift includes a NiMH battery and charger. Ascent-18 includes a LiPo package. Do not move a charger between those chemistries without checking its manual.
Which models are in this lineup?
| Model / exact code | Scale | Type | Drive | Motor | Maker list price / USD | Battery | Charger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent-18 High SteerRedcat / Ascent-18 brushed | 1/18 | Rock crawler | 4WD | Brushed | $129.99 | Yes | Yes |
| Lightning EPX DriftRedcat / LIGHTNING-EP-DRIFT | 1/10 | Drift | 4WD | Brushed | $199.95 | Yes | Yes |
How do you find the right spare parts?
Redcat provides vehicle manuals, spare-parts lists and standard-parts sections. Match the exact model and package before ordering a part.
Where are these models sold?
Redcat has a maker store and dealer locator. RCCritic has no active Redcat affiliate link.
Which sources support this page?
Use the exact model code when checking a maker page. The read date is a record of our research, not a promise that a listing stays unchanged.
- Redcat company and support links
- Redcat vehicle manuals and parts
- Redcat maker documentation
- Redcat Lightning EPX Drift maker specifications 4WD slide car, not a rear-drive competition drift chassis. Follow the maker’s eight-AA requirement for this radio.