What Is a 26.6V 7S LiHV Battery?
A 26.6V 7S LiHV battery is a seven-cell lithium polymer battery built with LiHV (High Voltage) chemistry. While a standard 7S LiPo charges to 29.4V (4.20V per cell), a 7S LiHV battery safely charges up to 30.45V, providing additional usable energy and higher operating voltage.
Because 7S is not a common standard in most RC platforms, these batteries are typically used in specialized applications where precise voltage requirements outweigh the benefits of more conventional configurations.
7S LiHV vs Other High-Voltage Options
| Configuration | Nominal Voltage | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 6S LiHV | 22.8V | High-power FPV, large RC aircraft |
| 7S LiHV | 26.6V | Specialized or experimental setups |
| 8S LiPo | 29.6V | Heavy-duty RC cars and industrial use |
Is 7S LiHV Right for Your Setup?
In most RC applications, 6S or 8S battery configurations are more common and widely supported. A 7S LiHV battery may be suitable when a system requires a specific voltage window that cannot be efficiently achieved with standard cell counts.
Users considering a 7S LiHV setup should carefully verify ESC voltage limits, motor ratings, and charger compatibility before use.
Explore the Complete CNHL LiHV Battery Range
To compare all available LiHV battery options across different voltages, visit our CNHL High Voltage LiPo Batteries (LiHV) Collection , covering 1S through 8S configurations.