Batteries guides
LiPo and NiMH batteries, chargers and safe charging.
The best LiPo charger for beginners, matched to your batteriesA good charger is the most important safety purchase in RC. Here's how to pick one that matches your batteries and your truck's brand, and the manufacturer rules to follow every time you plug in.
The best RC car battery for your truckThe right battery is the one that fits your tray, plugs into your ESC and matches what your speed control is rated for. Here are the best packs for each case, from Amazon's best sellers.
LiPo vs NiMH: which RC battery should you run?LiPo packs are lighter and punchier; NiMH packs are simpler and more forgiving. Here's how they compare, and the LiPo rules manufacturers say you must follow.
RC battery connector types: a plain-English chartYour battery, ESC and charger all have to plug into each other. Here's how to identify every common RC connector, which brands use them, and how to switch safely.