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A 7.2V NiMH or NiCd RC battery uses 1.2V cells in series; it is not a 7.4V two-cell LiPo. Match chemistry, cell layout, tray dimensions and connector to the model, then use a charger explicitly set for the pack’s cell count and NiMH or NiCd chemistry.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gens ace GEANM6S3000T 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH | $26.79 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Gens ace GEANM6S2200T 7.2V 2200mAh NiMH | $20.59 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Tenergy 11204-01 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH | $35.49 | Amazon |
| 4 | EcoPower ECP-5023 7.2V 4200mAh NiMH | $25–$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Zeee 7.2V 3600mAh NiMH Tamiya Pack | $17.99–$23.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Traxxas Power Cell 2922X 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH | $30–$35 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Spektrum SPMX18006C3 7.2V 1800mAh Smart NiMH | $22.99 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | HPI Plazma HPI160156 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH Mini Stick | $13.49–$14.95 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Dantona UltraLast HR72 / HR72K 7.2V 2000mAh NiCd Stick Pack | $24.95 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Gens ace GEANM6S3000T 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH
Six-cell Sub-C NiMH stick pack with Tamiya plug, 135 × 47 × 25 mm. It fits a conventional stick tray where both the physical bay and vehicle connector match.
- 3000mAh NiMH; six cells
- Tamiya
- 135 × 47 × 25 mm stick
- Current US listing
- Not a hump tray fit
- NiMH charger required
Gens ace GEANM6S2200T 7.2V 2200mAh NiMH
Distinct six-cell 2200mAh NiMH Tamiya-plug standard stick pack. Check the vehicle manual for its exact tray size before treating it as interchangeable with a larger stick pack.
- 2200mAh NiMH; six cells
- Tamiya
- standard stick layout
- Current retailer listing
- Measure tray
- NiMH charger
Tenergy 11204-01 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH
Six-cell Sub-C NiMH stick pack with standard Tamiya connector, measuring 136.9 × 47.5 × 24.1 mm. Tenergy lists 6V–12V, 7.2V–12V and TB6-B compatible NiMH charger types.
- 3000mAh NiMH; six cells
- Tamiya
- 136.9 × 47.5 × 24.1 mm
- Maker lists compatible chargers
- Measure tray
EcoPower ECP-5023 7.2V 4200mAh NiMH
Six-cell 4200mAh NiMH flat stick with Tamiya connector, 135 × 45 × 23 mm. It is slim but not universal: measure a Tamiya chassis tray instead of relying on the nominal stick-pack label.
- 4200mAh NiMH; six cells
- Tamiya
- 135 × 45 × 23 mm flat stick
- High capacity
- Tray fit varies
- NiMH charger
Zeee 7.2V 3600mAh NiMH Tamiya Pack
Six-cell 3600mAh NiMH stick with a Tamiya connector, 135.5 × 45.5 × 22.5 mm. It is suitable for RC car/truck/boat use only where tray, voltage and plug match.
- 3600mAh NiMH; six cells
- Tamiya
- 135.5 × 45.5 × 22.5 mm
- Current maker stock
- Vehicle plug must match
Traxxas Power Cell 2922X 7.2V 3000mAh NiMH
Traxxas six-C flat 3000mAh NiMH pack with Traxxas iD connector. It suits an iD-equipped Traxxas vehicle and charger, not a Tamiya-plug car without an appropriate rated adapter system.
- 3000mAh NiMH; six C cells
- Traxxas iD
- flat layout
- Current Traxxas part
- Not a Tamiya plug
- Confirm tray
Spektrum SPMX18006C3 7.2V 1800mAh Smart NiMH
Six-cell flat NiMH surface pack with an IC3 connector, 133 × 44 × 25 mm. Its Smart features work with a Spektrum Smart charger; IC3 is also physically compatible with EC3, but it is not a Tamiya plug.
- 1800mAh NiMH; six cells
- IC3 connector
- 133 × 44 × 25 mm flat
- Smart charge data
- Current US retailer listing
- Not a Tamiya connector
- Flat, not hump, layout
HPI Plazma HPI160156 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH Mini Stick
Six-cell 2/3A NiMH mini stick, 103 × 35 × 18 mm, with Mini Tamiya connector. It fits small 1/18 platforms such as HPI Mini Recon and Maverick iON, not a full-size 1/10 Tamiya tray.
- 1200mAh NiMH; six 2/3A
- Mini Tamiya
- 103 × 35 × 18 mm mini stick
- Current in-stock listing
- Mini, not full-size, Tamiya
Dantona UltraLast HR72 / HR72K 7.2V 2000mAh NiCd Stick Pack
Six-cell 2000mAh NiCd replacement stick pack for classic 1/10 RC cars, trucks and buggies with a standard Tamiya connector. Its published 132 × 46 × 23 mm size should be compared with the original bay, and a programmable charger must be set to NiCd.
- 2000mAh NiCd; six cells
- Tamiya
- 132 × 46 × 23 mm flat stick
- NiCd restoration option
- NiCd—not NiMH—charge mode
- Confirm tray dimensions
Buying tips
- Match nominal voltage/chemistry, tray dimensions/layout and vehicle connector before ordering. A plug adapter does not solve a tray mismatch.
- Set a smart charger to the NiMH or NiCd chemistry printed on the pack; never use LiPo balance mode.
- Flat sticks, hump packs and mini sticks are physically different despite each reading 7.2V. Measure with the battery door or strap closed.
- Inspect leads before charging and recycle damaged nickel packs through an appropriate battery program.
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