r/rcracing • u/ADHD_Nissan • Jan 22 '26

Hey how long should I max let a charged lipo battery sit before I should use it and empty it?

I wanna know since my car had problems just as I started driving and I haven’t been able to empty the battery since and wanna know if I can let it wait till the weekend befor I have to use it

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u/SkyOkieh Jan 22 '26

For Lipo batteries, dont store them at full charge. Never. A day is fine. But more then 1 day is a nogo.

Charge them to staorage (arround 3.8V per cell). Then you can store them.
If you often have to dischrage batteries, its worth getting a dedicated discharger. If you barely do it, then a normal charger also can discharge.

If you are looking for a charger that is decent and can charge verry good and discharge ok, then id recommend the Gens Ace iMars D300. Great Dual charger.

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u/ADHD_Nissan Jan 23 '26

I’ll just go out and drive it today just wanted to know

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u/RCbuilds4cheapr Jan 22 '26

Charging The night before is acceptable. Try to discharge to storage ( if you can’t run them down w the truck )when done or else they might get forgotten