Will Traxxas Chargers Charge Other Batteries?

Traxxas is a well known RC car brand that has been making RCvehicles for multiple decades. They of course sell their own batteries and chargers but if you have one of those Traxxas chargers can it be used to charge other batteries? 

You absolutely can charge other batteries with a Traxxas charger. The Traxxas charger comes with a 2/3S balancing port that is right by the charging port, and you can plug other batteries in this spot to charge/balance them. 

On most Traxxas chargers this port is hidden behind a logo on the front so you will have to take the logo off (using a screwdriver) to charge other batteries but you can do it. Once you are done charging then just pop the logo back into place. 

To see the best Traxxas chargers currently on the market just click here. 

You can check out the video below to see exactly how you need to set up the Traxxas charger to work with other batteries. 

How long does it take to charge a Traxxas LiPo battery? 

If you have a Traxxas LiPo battery (or any similar sized LiPo) you will likely want to know how long it takes to charge the battery. Is there a specific time frame that this type of battery takes? 

LiPo batteries will typically take 45-60 minutes to fully charge but that time can vary based on the charger you are using as well as the rate you are charging at. The Traxxas EZ Peak Plus will take 45-60 minutes but other chargers could be faster or slower. 

The easiest way to know how long your LiPo battery takes to charge on your charger is to simply put it next to you while charging and check it regularly. That way you can specifically figure out how long your exact battery and charger will take to fully charge. 

What happens if you charge a LiPo Battery with a NiMH charger? 

If you are looking to charge your RC battery you have likely realized that there are chargers designed for LiPos and NiMH batteries. Have you ever wondered what happens if you charge a LiPo on a NiMH charger? 

Charging a LiPo battery on a NiMH charger could possibly result in your battery exploding or catching fire but will definitely result in you shortening your battery’s life! You should NEVER charge a LiPo on a NiMH charger!

There are many chargers that are designed to charge both NiMH and LiPo batteries so while those are fine to charge both types on besides that you should never charge an RC battery on the wrong type of charger. 

Do LiPo batteries last longer than NiMH? 

If you are considering swapping out your current NiMH battery for a LiPo one you likely will want to know whether a LiPo battery will last longer than a NiMH battery or not. 

A LiPo battery will have a longer runtime than a NiMH battery will which means you can use your RC vehicle longer per charge. However, the lifetime of a LiPo battery is about half of the lifetime of a NiMH battery. 

So if you were to purchase two RC cars with each one having a different type of battery and run them exactly the same amount of time each day the LiPo battery would have to be replaced twice as often as the NiMH battery would. 

LiPo batteries are superior to NiMH in both the power and runtime that they offer but the downside is they have to be replaced twice as fast. You will typically get 400-500 charge/discharge cycles out of a LiPo battery and 900-1,000 cycles out of a NiMH battery before they will need to be replaced. 

Traxxas battery chargers

Traxxas offers quite a few different battery chargers that you can choose from. The prices and features they offer will vary quite a bit so you have to decide which features you need or want and then purchase the right one for you. 

In the rest of this article we will take a quick look at some of the most popular Traxxas chargers currently available. 

EZ-Peak Live Dual 26-amp NiMH/LiPo Fast Charger with iD Auto Battery Identification and Bluetooth

The New EZ Peak Live Dual iD Charger is the most advanced and powerful Charger ever made by Traxxas. This 4S charger comes with all the advanced features of the EZ-Peak Live and supercharges the power output to more than 26 amps (200 watts). It is also a multi-chemistry dual charger, that makes use of built-in Bluetooth to work seamlessly with the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live app for Android and iOS. 

The EZ-Peak Live app provides you with remote monitoring, detailed information, and advanced operating functions through the high-definition color interface of your mobile device. With its amazing features, this is the most advanced and most powerful charger in the famous EZ-Peak lineup. With the new MAXX Charge feature that this charger comes with, you can get back to your racing even sooner with some people reporting charge times of under 30 minutes! 

You can learn more about this model as well as read additional reviews by clicking here. 

EZ-Peak Live 12-amp NiMH/LiPo Fast Charger with iD Auto Battery Identification and Bluetooth

This is power, innovation, and convenience in one single pack. Power. Technology. Convenience. The Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Charger is one of Traxxas’ cutting-edge creations that make it a lot easier and safer to charge your Traxxas iD batteries. All you need to do is plug in your iD batteries and hit start. The iD charger takes care of all the settings and always gives you a quick and optimized charge. 

The 4s capable EZ-Peak Live multi-chemistry charger also makes use of advanced iD technology with built-in Bluetooth to work seamlessly with the new Traxxas EZ-Peak Live app for Android and iOS. Just as in the previously reviewed charger, the EZ-Peak Live app gives you detailed information, remote monitoring, as well as advanced operating functions via the high-definition color interface on your device. 

This charger, to go with new technology, delivers more charging power, up to 12-amps for 2s LiPo batteries. Now, you can charge your batteries a lot faster and get back to having fun with your RC car sooner.

You can check out the details about this charger here. 

EZ-Peak® Dual 8-amp NiMH/LiPo Fast Charger with iD® Auto Battery Identification

What’s best about this particular Traxxas charger is the fact that you can charge two batteries at the same time. This fast and powerful charger also offers an 8-amp output to one battery if you prefer. 

This EZ-Peak Dual Charger can charge two batteries at the same time at up to 50 watts (4-amp) each, or it can switch to High-Output mode to charge a single battery (instead of two) at the maximum 100 watts (8-amp) output. As a matter of fact, you can be charging one LiPo battery alongside one NiMH battery. You just need to plug in a pair of Traxxas iD batteries, hit Start and you’re good to go. 

Traxxas’ exclusive iD technology makes sure that there is no complicated charger programming since it automatically configures and optimizes the charge settings for Traxxas iD batteries. This charger ensures that your battery can charge very fast which, of course, means that you can have more time racing your RC vehicle. There is a progress bar included in this charger as well as audible alerts designed to provide you with information while the advanced high resolution peak detection gives you a perfect charge at all times. 

The EZ-Peak Dual’s Storage Mode ensures that your LiPo battery is protected as it safely prepares the batteries for extended storage. 

You can learn more about this charger and its features by clicking here. 

EZ-Peak® Plus 4-amp NiMH/LiPo Fast Charger with iD® Auto Battery Identification

The Traxxas iD® battery system is the safest and easiest way to charge your Traxxas batteries. One connection is all you need, and everything is done. The EZ-Peak Plus recognizes Traxxas iD batteries, and it automatically configures and optimizes the settings of the charger. 

You do not have to be a battery expert or take any lessons on navigating complex menus. All you have to do is plug in a Traxxas iD battery, and EZ-Peak Plus will do all the work for you. 

The integrated balance connector that Traxxas LiPo iD batteries include gets rid of fragile connectors and balance wires, alongside the need for external balance boards. A simple press of a battery is all you need to get the EZ-Peak Plus’ Storage Mode into action to protect your LiPo battery by preparing the batteries safely for extended storage. 

The 4-amp fast charging and advanced high-resolution peak detection that this charger offers make sure you get a perfect charge every time.

This is one of the cheapest Traxxas chargers currently available and it also has the most reviews by far. You can read some of those reviews by clicking here. 

Conclusion 

I hope this article has been helpful in answering your questions about charging other batteries with Traxxas chargers as well as giving you information about the different Traxxas chargers that are currently on the market. 

Traxxas makes a great charger and since you can charge both Traxxas and non-Traxxas batteries on them they are certainly worth the money.