A 12V electric motor is a type of electric motor that runs on 12 volts of direct current (DC) power supply. It is a versatile and compact motor that can be used for various small-scale projects, such as RC cars, planes, helicopters and robots. A 12V electric motor has advantages such as low power consumption, low cost and easy installation. A 12V electric motor can be powered and controlled with a battery, a power supply, a switch, a potentiometer, or a microcontroller.