Yes electric is faster and instant power but they just do not have any solo! All so to this point there is not a class for 1/8 electric buggies in any sanction racing that I know of. I am sure one day this will change. Make sure you buy plenty of batteries and chargers so if you want to run all day you will be able to. With nitro just stop fill up and go again. I think a person should run what ever they want and nitro is for me. LOL