About Batteries

When deciding how to power your electric vehicle, you need to know all the information that you can about what batteries will fit your needs the most. The most popular type of battery to use for electric radio control is the Nickel-cadmium battery, or NiCd. These batteries are pretty lightweight, have a great charging efficiency and are harder to damage than most other batteries. They are also compatible with most, if not every speed control. Next, there is the Nickel-metal hydride battery, or NiMH. This type of battery is very closely related to NiCd batteries and also fits most speed controls like the NiCd as well. However, a NiMH battery can weigh 2-3 times more than a NiCd battery of the same size, and its memory effect is not as efficient. Lastly, there is the Lithium-ion polymer battery, or LiPo. This battery is a technologically evolved version of the Lithium-ion battery. Very few speed controls will accept this type of battery because of its high energy output. But this battery can be up to 30% lighter weight than a NiCd or NiMH battery and can also put out up to 30% more energy. On top of all of that, this battery's life can last so much longer than any other battery allowing you to run your vehicle at its best again and again for as long as you want.