RC Batteries - Sunshine Coast

RC Batteries

RC Batteries come in all shapes and sizes. NIMH batteries are an older technology that has been replaced by the newer Lithium Polymer (LIPO). To learn more: NIMH batteriesLIPO batteriesLION batteries

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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 6S Bashing 6800mAh 22.2V 120C Hard Case LiPo Battery (EC5)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 4S Redline 7500mAh 15.2V 130C Hardcase/5mm bullet HV LiPo Battery (Deans)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 7000mAh 60C/120C 14.8V Hard Case Battery-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 4S 8500mAh 14.8V 60C Soft Case LiPo Battery (XT60)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Traxxas 5000mah 4S lipo 14.8v 2889x - Techtonic Hobbies - Techtonic Hobbies
DXF Power Platinum Series 15.2V 6500Mah 140C Hv Lipo with XT90 Connector - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
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DXF Power-DXF Power Batteries 14.8V 10000MAH 100c Softcase EC5-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
DXF Power 14.8V 10000Mah 100C Softcase Ec5 Sale price$209.95 Regular price$225.00
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 7000mAh 60C 11.1V Hard Case Battery (Deans Plug)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Reedy-Reedy Zappers SG5 6800mAh 130C 7.6V LP Stick -rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace Advanced 6500mAh 11.4V 100C 3S1P Hard Case LiPo Battery w/ EC5 Connector-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Gens Ace 3S 8400mAh 11.1V 60C Soft Case LiPo Battery (XT60) - Techtonic Hobbies - Gens Ace
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Dxf Power Platinum Series 15.2v 6500mAh 140C HV Lipo - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
Gens Ace-Gens Ace 3S Bashing 15000mAh 11.1V 100C Hardcase/Hardwired LiPo Battery (EC5)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
Prime RC-Prime RC 7600mAh 4S 14.8v 75C Hard Case LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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DXF Power 8400mAh // Platinum Series ROAR Approved - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
DXF Power 2S 8400mAh // Platinum Series ROAR Approved Sale price$159.00 Regular price$165.00
NXE-NXE 5000mah 50C 4S soft Case 30.5*44*155 Traxxas Maxx compatible 14.8V-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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DXF 7.2v 9200 MAH Stick Pack HV - [Sunshine-Coast] - DXF Power - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
DXF 7.2v 9200 MAH Stick Pack HV Sale price$157.50 Regular price$225.00
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 3S Bashing 6800mAh 11.1V 120C Hard Case LiPo Battery (EC5)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Reedy-Reedy Zappers SG5 6400mAh 90C 7.6V Shorty -rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
Reedy-Reedy Zappers SG5 4800mAh 130C 7.6V Shorty -rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
DXF Power Batteries 11.1V 5300mAh 130c XT60 SC - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
DXF Power Batteries 11.1V 5300mAh 130c XT60 SC - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
Reedy Zappers LiPo 4800mAh SG5 100C 7.6V LP Shorty - [Sunshine-Coast] - Reedy - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
NXE 14.8v 5400mah 60c H/case Lipo w/XT90 - Techtonic Hobbies - NXE
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GEA50003S60SX | Gens Ace 5000mAh 11.1V 60C 3S1P Short-Size LiPo Battery Pack w/ XT60 Plug - Techtonic Hobbies - Gens Ace
NXE-NXE 14.8v (4S)  5400mah 60c H/case Lipo w/Dean-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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DXF Power Platinum 2S Race Packs 7.6V (Hv) 140C/240C 6800Mah - [Sunshine-Coast] - DXF Power - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 3S Adventure 4300mAh 11.4V 60C Soft Case HV LiPo Battery (XT60)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
Prime RC-Prime RC 5200mAh 4S 14.8v 50C Hard Case LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
MACH-1 RACING // 4800MAH TITANIUM SERIES 2S SHORTY
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 3S 5300mAh 11.1V 60C Hardcase/Hardwired LiPo Battery (Deans)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
DXF Power Batteries 7.6V (H.V) 7200MAH 140c XT60 Plug - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
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Mach-1 Racing 6400mah 2S ULCG stick pack. 140C/280C HV 5mm Bullets - [Sunshine-Coast] - Techtonic Hobbies - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
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DXF Power 14.8v 4S, 6500MAH, 100C Soft Case with connector to suit Traxxas - [Sunshine-Coast] - DXF Power - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
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NXE-NXE HC 7.6v 8000mah (5mm+ Deans) 100c-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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DXF Power Platinum 2S Race Packs 7.6V (Hv) 140C/240C 6300Mah - [Sunshine-Coast] - DXF Power - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
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DXF Power ultra low center of gravity 4400mah HV Lipo - Techtonic Hobbies - DXF Power
DXF Power Ultra Low Center Of Gravity 4400Mah Hv Lipo Sale price$99.95 Regular price$129.00
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Gens Ace-Gens Ace 3S Adventure 4300mAh 11.4V 60C Soft Case HV LiPo Battery (1TO3)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
NXE-NXE 11.1v (3S)  5400mah 60c H/case Lipo w/Dean-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
NXE 7.4v (2S) 5000mah 100c Shorty HC 5mm/Dean - Techtonic Hobbies - NXE
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Traxxas 2200MAH 7.4V 2-Cell 25C Lipo - [Sunshine-Coast] - Traxxas - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
NXE 11.1v (3S)  5000mah 40c S/case Lipo w/dean - [Sunshine-Coast] - NXE - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
NXE-NXE HV SHORTY HC 6000mah 100c(5mm+ Dean)-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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NXE-NXE 11.1v (3S)  5000mah 40c Soft case w/Traxx plug-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
NXE-NXE 11.1v (3S)  5000mah 45c Hard case Lipo w/Deans-rc-cars-scale-models-sunshine-coast
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Nosram VTEC LIPO RX PACK 2/3 STARIGHT RX ONLY 7.4 V - NOS943003 - [Sunshine-Coast] - Nosram - [RC-Car] - [Scale-Model]
HT5F1800B NiMh Battery for 4PK /6J / 8J/10J / 14SG

RC Batteries

The development of battery technology for RC cars has been an ongoing process for decades. The earliest RC cars were powered by simple batteries, such as lead-acid and nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries, which were heavy and had limited capacity.

In the 1990s, the introduction of nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries provided a significant improvement in battery technology for RC cars. NiMH batteries were lighter, had higher energy density, and could be recharged faster than NiCad batteries. This allowed for longer run times and improved performance for RC cars.

However, the biggest breakthrough in battery technology for RC cars came in the 2000s with the introduction of lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries. LiPo batteries had even higher energy density than NiMH batteries, allowing for even longer run times and improved performance. They were also lighter and could be recharged faster than NiMH batteries.

The introduction of LiPo batteries revolutionized the RC car industry, as it allowed for much higher performance and longer run times, which in turn allowed for more challenging and exciting races. In addition, LiPo batteries allowed for the development of smaller and lighter RC cars, which could navigate tighter turns and more challenging tracks.

Today, LiPo batteries continue to be the standard for high-performance RC cars, but there is ongoing research and development in battery technology that aims to further improve performance and safety. For example, newer battery chemistries such as lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) and lithium titanium oxide (LTO) are being developed, which offer even higher energy density, faster charging times, and improved safety features.