NiMH battery packs for RC cars, transmitters and receivers.
NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) packs are the forgiving option. Heavier than LiPo and with less punch, but they do not need a balance charger, they tolerate being left partly charged, and they will not sulk if you mistreat them. That combination makes them the sensible choice for ready-to-run cars, for beginners, and for anyone buying a first model for a child.
What we stock
Drive packs in 7.2V and 8.4V, in stick and hump configurations, plus receiver and transmitter packs. Traxxas Power Cell packs with iD connectors are here, along with general-purpose packs in Tamiya, Deans and BEC fittings. Check the connector and the battery bay dimensions before ordering.
NiMH or LiPo?
A LiPo pack gives more power for less weight and holds its voltage through a run, so a car on LiPo feels quicker than the same car on NiMH. What NiMH gives you is simplicity and safety margin: no balance charging, no storage-voltage routine, and far less to go wrong. Many ready-to-run models ship with NiMH for exactly that reason.
Charging and care
NiMH charges on a standard peak-detecting charger - you do not need a LiPo balance charger, though most modern chargers handle both. Avoid running a pack completely flat repeatedly, and charge at a sensible rate rather than the fastest the charger offers. A NiMH pack that is losing run time is usually nearing the end of its cycle life rather than faulty. See NiMH and NiCd chargers.
Also worth a look
See all RC batteries, battery chargers, or connectors and adapters.
