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For the more serious Airsoft skirmisher who carries an advanced AEG weapon you need 11.1v batteries to match this type of firepower! Lightweight and powerful, these batteries are designed to fit into the crane stock or into the hand guard of your weapon. They are available with either a mini Tamiya or Deans fitting. Multi cell batteries are sometimes referred to as butterfly batteries.

These batteries pack a serious punch so make sure they are the right type of Airsoft battery for your weapon before purchase.

Safety First With 11.1v Batteries

All Lipo batteries provide a high level of discharge but require considerable care in storage, charging and

Vapextech has designed and produced solar light batteries specifically for garden solar lights. A great value set of these is currently available to buy from our website. They come ready charged so you can just insert them into your garden lights and use them straight away. They are rechargeable and will provide a steady discharge overnight while using the daylight to regain power, if your garden lights have this capability.

Use Solar Light Batteries and Spend More Time in the Garden

Spring is here! The nights are lighter and your garden is starting to bloom. The prospect of sunny days, bank holiday barbecues and socialising outside with family and friends is something to look forward to. Making the most of your garden and enjoying time can be extended with the use of garden solar lights. Keeping a regular

6v batteries from Vapextech combine power and great value. We have a selection to suit a range of uses – and all for under £20! Here’s a quick rundown of some of the batteries, battery packs and products you can buy online from us.

Find Your 6v Batteries at Vapextech

Bundles of AAA and AA 6v battery cells are grouped to form receiver packs. Receivers are vital in the transmission of radio waves to control the direction and speed of a radio-controlled model vehicle. Depending upon the type of battery holder you can choose square, flat or hump batt

In round 4 of the BRCA Nationals GT10 class, Vapextech’s model batteries powered Mark Christopher of Team Dremel to a podium finish. Held at Swift’s Raceway, radio controlled model racers enjoyed an expansive track covering 420 square metres. Held at Killamarsh Leisure Centre, near Sheffield, it is one of the largest temporary racing circuits in the United Kingdom, the Prima GT carpet provided the perfect racing surface.

Well done to Mark Christopher – bring on Round 5!

Choose Vapextech Quality Model Batteries

In the competitive world of radio controlled model racing, choose Vapextech for your model batteries. Whether LiPo batteries or LiFe batteries, we have power cells for cars, buggies, planes, helicopters, and boats. Vapextech’s model batteries and ass

Vapextech supply the Airsoft batteries to give you confidence under fire. In the competitive skirmishing world of Airsoft, you can rely on Vapextech batteries to keep you firing on target, with reliable power cells.

7.4v LiPo Airsoft Batteries

The range of Airsoft batteries available to buy from Vapextech starts with 7.4v LiPo cells.

A popular type of battery is the Airsoft 7.4V 1300mAh 30C LiPo battery with case. Wired as standard with a mini Tamiya style connector for Airsoft use. You can also select the Deans connector when buying from us.

Apart from this 7.4v battery, you may be interested in buying

Vapextech supply an extensive range of 7.2v batteries so you will be sure to find the right one for your radio control requirements. Being able to maximise your flying, sailing or driving time requires a light and powerful battery to ensure your model keeps going. Nobody wants their model aircraft to be prematurely grounded, their radio controlled car to grind to a halt or their model boat to be set adrift.

The features and benefits of Vapextech 7.2v Batteries

The NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells in the 7.2v batteries contain no toxic metals making them a more environmentally friendly when compared to other battery types such as NiCad. 

When you open up the throttle creating a high current demand the 7.2v batteries respond with minimal voltage drop to give you high performance.

High capacity battery packs mean long run times – t

Here at Vapextech we’re incredibly proud of the range of high quality batteries and chargers we supply. Our batteries are produced in China and undergo a comprehensive quality control process both in product design and production at the dedicated production plant, to ensure that the final batteries meet even the highest of expectations. This dedication to quality has won our batteries the accreditation of ISO9001.

Our Range of Batteries

Not only are our batteries of an exceptional quality, but we also have a huge range for you to choose from.  We specialise in rechargeable batteries and have every type you may require, from standard AA rechargeables through to airsoft batteries specifically designed for airsoft use.  Here are some of our most popular types of batteries:

Airsoft Batteries –

Have you been sold counterfeit rechargeable batteries?  How can you know?

You will find that most counterfeit batteries are sold by sellers who only supply AA and AAA batteries and not packs made up for model use.  The reason for this is that model control users have ways of testing the capacity of their batteries were as the average family battery users does not.  This means that users often think that rechargeable batteries are very powerful but they don't last long.  This isn't the case.

There is an easy way to find out if you have been sold a counterfeit battery.  There is a relationship between maximum capacity (mAh) and minimum weight that they can be at to hold that capacity.

1. Light weight cells with high capacity on them are counterfeit.

2. AA cell 3000 mAh and above are counterfeit.

3. AAA cell 1200 mAh and above are counterfeit.

We tested some cells that you can purchase

The 8 bay charger from Vapextech is the ideal general use battery charger. Capable of simultaneously charging eight AA or AAA batteries, you can keep all your battery powered household items fully charged. The clock in the kitchen will never lose time, the TV remote will work properly, and your games console won’t let you down in mid contest!

 
Versatile 8 Bay Charger

The key to the success of the Vapextech 8 bay charger is its versatility. Coming with an external AC adapter plug kit. It has the components for worldwide use, so you will never be without charged batteries, wherever you travel. Charge your batteries at home or when on the move in your car.

The safety features of the 8 bay charger enable safe charging without the risk of overcharging and damaging the battery cells. The timing system p

Model batteries by Vapextech have been powering the radio controlled cars and buggies of Team Dremel for several seasons. The team have been performing very well in the BRCA GT10 National Series.

Vapextech Model Batteries Race in BRCA Race Events

2016 ended on a high with both Mark Christopher and Lee Stokes racing their X ray X10’s to the Round 1 A Final of the GT10 class of the BRCA nationals. Decked in Porsche body shells and using LiPo model batteries to harness the power of Reedy M3 1S motors. Mark Christopher followed this up with another finals appearance on the tight and technical track of the Eastbourne Club at Robertsbridge.

For the uninitiated, the BRCA is the British Radio Car Association. Providing a series of races and events a