Chargers

Get back to racing in no time with our high-quality RC chargers. We stock a vast range of RC chargers to suit various battery types such as LiPo, NiMH, Li-Ion and more. Browse our selection and order a reliable charger for your RC car, boat or plane. Fast delivery for minimum downtime.

Are there differenttypes of RC chargers?


Yes, there are varioustypes of battery chargers available on the market compatible withdifferent battery chemistries. At Hobbies Direct, you can shop forthe highest quality chargers on the market, including advanced smartchargers and multi-charging stations.


How long does ittake to charge an RC battery?


It depends on the typeof battery and charger.


Can I chargedifferent batteries with the same charger?


You should never chargea battery with an incompatible charger as this can lead tooverheating and/or explosion.


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SkyRC T200 Dual Port AC/DC Smart Charger SK-100155-01
5 in stock
SkyRC T200 Dual Port AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: SK-100155-01

$175.14

SkyRC Q200neo Quattro AC/DC (200/400W) Quad Port Smart Charger SK-100197
5 in stock
SkyRC S65 Smart Charger SK-100152-01
6 in stock
SkyRC S65 Smart Charger
SKU: SK-100152-01

$84.59

Spektrum S2200 G2 AC 2x200W Smart Charger SPMXC2010
2 in stock
Spektrum S2200 G2 AC 2x200W Smart Charger
SKU: SPMXC2010

$498.20

SkyRC T100 Dual Port Smart Charger SK-100162-01
7 in stock
SkyRC T100 Dual Port Smart Charger
SKU: SK-100162-01

$129.64

Traxxas Ez-Peak Dual 8Amp 100Watts NiMH/LiPo ID Charger 2972A
5 in stock
SkyRC D260 Ultimate Duo 260W Dual Port AC/DC Smart Charger 100157-01
3 in stock
G.T. Power Pro Duo AC/DC Smart Charger GT-X2
1 in stock
G.T. Power Pro Duo AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: GT-X2

$174.47

G.T. Power Pro Quad AC/DC Smart Charger GT-X4
1 in stock
G.T. Power Pro Quad AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: GT-X4

$323.37

SkyRC T400Q Quad Port AC/DC Smart Charger SK-100189
1 in stock
SkyRC T400Q Quad Port AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: SK-100189

$337.23

SkyRC T1000 Maestro Dual Port Smart Charger SK-100182-04
1 in stock
SkyRC T1000 Maestro Dual Port Smart Charger
SKU: SK-100182-04

$362.07

G.T. Power N802 Nimh/Nicad Charger N802D
10+ in stock
G.T. Power N802 Nimh/Nicad Charger
SKU: N802D

$30.87

Tornado C-100 AC/DC Smart Charger TRC-C-100
3 in stock
Tornado C-100 AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: TRC-C-100

$105.31

G.T. Power C6D Mini Smart Charger C6DMINI
1 in stock
G.T. Power C6D Mini Smart Charger
SKU: C6DMINI

$79.42

SkyRC BD250 Battery Discharger & Analyser SK-600133-01
4 in stock
SkyRC BD250 Battery Discharger & Analyser
SKU: SK-600133-01

$160.48

Spektrum S1400 G2 400W Smart Charger SPMXC2040
2 in stock
Spektrum S1400 G2 400W Smart Charger
SKU: SPMXC2040

$437.84

G.T. Power X4mini Quad Port AC/DC Smart Charger X4MINI
1 in stock
SkyRC D100 Neo Duo AC/DC Dual Charger SK-100199
1 in stock
SkyRC D100 Neo Duo AC/DC Dual Charger
SKU: SK-100199

$177.14

SkyRC BD350 Battery Discharger & Analyser SK-600147-01
1 in stock
SkyRC BD350 Battery Discharger & Analyser
SKU: SK-600147-01

$197.29

SkyRC B6ACneo Smart Charger 100200
3 in stock
SkyRC B6ACneo Smart Charger
SKU: 100200

$117.95

SkyRC B6neo Smart Charger - Crimson Sky SK-100198-01
2 in stock
SkyRC B6neo Smart Charger - Crimson Sky
SKU: SK-100198-01

$78.56

G.T. Power V6 Mini Smart Charger GT-V6
1 in stock
G.T. Power V6 Mini Smart Charger
SKU: GT-V6

$120.60

SkyRC B6neo Smart Charger - Mysterious Black SK-100198-02
2 in stock
SkyRC B6neo Smart Charger - Mysterious Black
SKU: SK-100198-02

$78.56

SkyRC BD380 Battery Discharger & Analyser  SK-600153
4 in stock
SkyRC BD380 Battery Discharger & Analyser 
SKU: SK-600153

$198.78

SkyRC eN20 4-8S NiMH Charger AC-100070-02
2 in stock
SkyRC eN20 4-8S NiMH Charger
SKU: AC-100070-02

$56.72

G.T. Power C607D AC/DC Smart Charger C607D
3 in stock
G.T. Power C607D AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: C607D

$86.30

SkyRC S100neo AC/DC Smart Charger SK-100202
10+ in stock
SkyRC S100neo AC/DC Smart Charger
SKU: SK-100202

$103.84

G.T. Power SD4 Smart Charger GT-SD4
1 in stock
G.T. Power SD4 Smart Charger
SKU: GT-SD4

$59.26

G.T. Power C6D 10A Mini Smart Charger C6DMINI100W
1 in stock
G.T. Power C6D 10A Mini Smart Charger
SKU: C6DMINI100W

$86.30

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FAQs for Chargers

  1. Identify your connector from the connector list below
  2. Then, on the prodcut page choose the desired connector before adding it to your cart

Connector list:

  • deansDeans
  • traxxasTraxxas (Non iD)

    This connector works with newer iD connectors but disables the iD functionality

  • tamiyaTamiya
  • mini-tamiyaMini Tamiya
  • xt90XT90
  • xt60XT60
  • xt30XT30
  • ec5EC5
  • ec3EC3
  • ec2EC2
  • jstJST
  • futaba-jFutaba J

Still unsure? Contact us.

To work this out, divide the battery's mAh by the charger's mA.
For example a 3500mAh (3Ah) battery charging on a 800mA (0.8A) charger will take 4.375 hours (3500/800 = 4.375).

If you charger has a higher mA output than the battery's mAh then adjust them to match. For exmaple, If I had a 6.0A charger but only a 3500mAh battery I'd adjust the output of the charger to 3.5A to ensure it doesn't charge faster than 1 hour.

Charging a battery faster than 60 minutes can damage them and potentially cause a fire. Always ensure you're charging the battery within it's specified charge C rate.

To see if a charger is compatible with your battery there are just 2 main things to check.

  • Can the charger charge your battery's chemistry type (eg. NiMH or LiPo)
  • Can the charger charge at your battery's voltage (eg. the charger might only be able to charge up to 11.1v but your battery is 14.8v)

If you've checked both of these things then all you need to do is ensure you select the correct connector and charge it on the correct setting (if the charger is adjustable)

When you're starting out there are basically two main options to choose between. You will either get a fairly basic non-adjustable charger or a smart (also known as a 4-button charger).

Basic chargers

These are a great option as they are cheap and don't require any adjusting/programming to charge. The downside is they are limited to a specific battery type and are generally pretty slow to charge (2+ hours).

If you have a NiMH battery with a basic charger to suit, and then upgrade to a LiPo, you'll need a new charger that is compatible with LiPo batteries to charge it safely.

Smart chargers

The smart chargers are very versatile and basically every hobby enthusiast has one of these as they can virtually charge any battery this hobby throws at us and charge it as quickly as possible (about an hour). However, of course, they require the user to select the battery they are wanting to charge (it's pretty easy once you know how).