The Wltoys 12428 Kit comes with a 1500mAh 2s Li-ion battery. The 540 brushed motor on this car eagerly drains the battery when you’re driving happily. So if you want to increase the runtime and speed, it is a wise choice to upgrade the spare battery to a lipo battery.
There are hundreds of battery brands on the market, but you don’t have to spend precious time searching for the right product. Here, I directly recommend the two best lipo batteries to you, they are reasonably priced and of good quality.
Tips: The battery tray size of Wltoys 12428 is 88 mm×41mm×18mm (L×W×H) .
OVONIC 2S 35C 2200mAh Dean
- Chemistry: LiPo
- Volts: 7.4V / 2s / 2 cells
- Capacity(mAh): 2200mAh
- C-Rate: 35C Constant / 70C Burst
- Dimensions(mm): 75×33×16mm(L×W×H)
- Weight(g): 85g
- Plug Type: Dean connector
- Balance Connector: JST-XH
Pros
- Lightweight
- Cost-effective
- Long run time
Cons
- No
85g is very light for the Wltoys 12428, and the jumping ability is even better.
2200mAh provides more runtime, 15-20 minutes.
The 35C discharge rate means sufficient power, which improves the climbing ability and driving speed of the vehicle.
When it comes to price, it can’t be beaten by the competition.
This battery is perfect for 1/12-1/18 scale RC cars and RC planes. With proper charging and use, this battery can last 200 cycles or 1-2 years.
OVONIC 2S 50C 2200mAh XT60
- Chemistry: LiPo
- Volts: 7.4V / 2s / 2 cells
- Capacity(mAh): 2200mAh
- C-Rate: 50C Constant / 100C Burst
- Dimensions(mm): 87×33×16(L×W×H)
- Weight(g): 118g
- Plug Type: XT60
- Balance Connector: JST-XH
Pros
- amazing punch
- long run time
- durable
Cons
- Need to change the plug or use an adapter
Likewise, the 2200mAh capacity extends the runtime and you can enjoy more RC climbing bikes.
The 50C’s C-rate delivers a surprising amount of punch, ensuring you’ve got everything you need while driving.
The only downside to this battery is the connector, you’ll need to replace it with a Dean plug or use an adapter.
This battery is durable and will last a long time as long as it is not overcharged and over-discharged.
Lipo Battery Usage Guide
- If the battery is swollen or damaged, do not continue to charge or use it.
- An excessive charging rate will shorten the life of the battery, 1C is the most commonly used charging rate.
- It is safer to charge in a lipo safety bag to prevent fire.
- Please do not charge it unattended.