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How long does a 6500mAh 4S pack last?

Quick answer

A 6500mAh 4S LiPo lasts about 7 minutes at a 45 A average draw (1/10 4x4 brushless bashing), using 80 percent of capacity. It holds 96.2 Wh at 14.8 V, and charges from a normal run in about 175 minutes at 2 A.

OVONIC 80C 4S 6500mAh 14.8V Lipo Battery with XT90 Connector
4S pack

OVONIC 80C 4S 6500mAh 14.8V Lipo Battery with XT90 Connector

  • 1/5
  • 4S
  • 6500mAh

The closest current 4S listing to 6500mAh in our catalog. Check the plug and the battery tray size before ordering.

$51.29 listed price, changes often

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How long does 6500mAh 4S last by car type?

Car and drivingAverage drawRuntime
1/10 crawler, trail pace7 A45 min
1/10 4x4 brushless bashing45 A7 min
1/8 4x4 bashing45 A7 min
Wide open speed runs75 A4 min

The draws are typical averages over a run, not peaks. Launches and wheelies pull several times more for a moment. Runtime = 6.5 Ah x 0.8 usable / average amps x 60. Try your own figures in the LiPo runtime calculator.

How much current can a 6500mAh pack deliver?

C ratingMax continuous
50C325 A
100C650 A

How long does a 6500mAh 4S pack take to charge?

Charger currentFrom 80% used
1 A349 min
2 A175 min
5 A70 min

1C for this pack is 6.5 A. Charge at or below 1C unless the pack label allows more. Details in the charge time calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a 6500mAh battery last in an RC car?

At 4S it depends almost entirely on average current draw. 1/10 crawler, trail pace: about 45 minutes; 1/10 4x4 brushless bashing: about 7 minutes; 1/8 4x4 bashing: about 7 minutes; Wide open speed runs: about 4 minutes. These use 80 percent of the rated capacity, which is the safe depth of discharge for LiPo packs. Bigger tires, taller gearing and grass all raise the draw and shorten runtime.

What C rating do I need for a 6500mAh 4S pack?

Maximum continuous current is capacity in amp hours times C. At 6500mAh a 50C pack is rated for about 325 A and a 100C pack for 650 A. Real draw in most cars is far lower, so a quality 50C pack is plenty for 1/10 bashing; the higher rating mostly means less voltage sag and a cooler pack.

RCCarCalc is researched guidance, not professional advice. Figures come from published manufacturer specifications, listings and verified owner reports, not hands-on testing. Speeds are theoretical or as listed; real results depend on gearing, battery, tires and terrain. See how we research.