As an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner, toptenpick.com earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change.
The Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo comes in two different power setups, and the battery you need depends on which one you own. The brushed E-Revo runs 2S NiMH or 2S LiPo with a Traxxas iD connector; the E-Revo VXL (brushless) runs a 3S 1400mAh LiPo, also with an iD connector. Third-party packs are usually sold with a standard XT60 or TRA plug instead of iD, so check the connector on your truck’s battery lead before ordering — an adapter or a re-plug is a five-minute job, but showing up with the wrong plug on race day isn’t fun.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traxxas Power Cell 11.1V 1400mAh 25C 3S LiPo (iD Connector) | $40-$50 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Traxxas 7.2V NiMH iD Battery Pack (1/16 Brushed Models) | $20-$30 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Gens ace 2S 2200mAh 7.4V 35C LiPo (XT60) | $17-$22 | Amazon |
| 4 | Gens ace 11.1V 1400mAh 3S 50C LiPo (T/XT60 Plug) | $20-$25 | Amazon |
| 5 | Venom 20C 11.1V 1300mAh 3S LiPo | $25-$30 | Amazon |
| 6 | Ovonic 11.1V 1400mAh 3S 50C LiPo (XT60 & TRA Plug) | $18-$24 | Amazon |
| 7 | Ovonic 7.4V 2200mAh 2S 50C LiPo (XT60 & TRA Plug) | $15-$20 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Traxxas Power Cell 11.1V 1400mAh 25C 3S LiPo (iD Connector)
The factory-spec pack for the E-Revo VXL — drops straight in with the stock iD connector, no adapter needed.
- 3S2P configuration
- 25C continuous / 50C burst
- iD connector
- 15.54Wh
- Guaranteed fit and connector match for the VXL
- iD connector also protects against reverse-polarity plug-in
- Pricier per Wh than third-party 3S packs of similar capacity
Traxxas 7.2V NiMH iD Battery Pack (1/16 Brushed Models)
The correct chemistry and connector for the brushed (non-VXL) 1/16 E-Revo, which is not rated for 3S LiPo power.
- 2S-equivalent 7.2V NiMH
- iD connector
- Traxxas high-current wiring
- Matches the brushed E-Revo’s factory power rating exactly
- NiMH is more tolerant of rough handling and cold storage than LiPo
- Noticeably less punch and run time than a 3S LiPo — don’t put this in a VXL truck expecting VXL performance
Gens ace 2S 2200mAh 7.4V 35C LiPo (XT60)
A higher-capacity 2S upgrade for brushed 1/16 chassis (E-Revo, Slash, Summit), sold with an XT60 plug that will need an adapter to reach the truck’s iD lead.
- 2200mAh capacity
- 35C continuous discharge
- XT60 connector
- More than 80% higher capacity than the stock NiMH pack for longer run time
- XT60 plug is not native to the truck — needs an XT60-to-iD adapter or a re-plug
Gens ace 11.1V 1400mAh 3S 50C LiPo (T/XT60 Plug)
A direct capacity match for the VXL’s stock 3S 1400mAh pack, at a higher 50C discharge rating, sold for the Traxxas 1/16 VXL Revo specifically.
- 3S 1400mAh
- 50C continuous discharge
- T and XT60 plug options
- Higher discharge rating than the Traxxas OEM pack for harder acceleration
- Still needs a connector adapter to mate with the truck’s factory iD lead
Venom 20C 11.1V 1300mAh 3S LiPo
Sold specifically for the 1/16 Slash and E-Revo VXL, a slightly lower-discharge alternative in the same voltage/capacity class as the factory pack.
- 3S 1300mAh
- 20C continuous discharge
- Budget-friendly entry point into 3S LiPo for the VXL
- Lower discharge rating than Traxxas OEM or the Gens ace 50C pack — noticeably less punch under hard throttle
Ovonic 11.1V 1400mAh 3S 50C LiPo (XT60 & TRA Plug)
Ships with both an XT60 plug and a separate TRA-style adapter plug specifically marketed for 1/16 TRX cars, though it’s built for the older TRA connector rather than the newer iD standard.
- 3S 1400mAh
- 50C continuous discharge
- XT60 with TRA adapter included
- Adapter is included in the box rather than a separate purchase
- The included TRA adapter will not fit a truck wired for the newer iD connector — confirm which your E-Revo uses first
Ovonic 7.4V 2200mAh 2S 50C LiPo (XT60 & TRA Plug)
A 2S option built for the brushed 1/16 chassis family, with the same XT60/TRA plug caveat as its 3S sibling.
- 2S 2200mAh
- 50C continuous discharge
- XT60 with TRA adapter included
- Good capacity-to-price ratio for the brushed 1/16 platform
- TRA adapter, not iD — check your truck’s connector before buying
Buying tips
- Identify which E-Revo 1/16 you have before ordering: the brushed version runs 2S NiMH/LiPo, the VXL (brushless) runs 3S LiPo. Putting 3S into a brushed-only ESC can damage it.
- Traxxas trucks ship with an iD connector; most aftermarket packs use XT60 or the older TRA plug. Budget for a $3-5 adapter or a re-plug unless the listing specifically says “iD connector.”
- Always use a LiPo-specific balance charger and never leave a pack charging unattended.
As an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner, toptenpick.com earns from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change.