HOTA T8 DC 650W 22A 1–8S LiPo Smart Charger

The HOTA T8 is a high-power, DC-only smart charger built for FPV pilots and heavy-lift operators who need fast field charging of large packs. Delivering up to 650W and 22A, it handles everything from 4S and 6S freestyle batteries up to big 8S X-Class and cinelifter packs.

Key features

• Charges at up to 650W and 22A from a wide DC input range, shown on a 2.8-inch IPS colour display.
• Supports LiPo, Li-ion, LiHV and LiFe packs from 1S to 8S, plus NiMH and lead-acid chemistries.
• Balance current up to 1A per cell keeps multi-cell packs in sync during charging.
• Built-in battery checker and standalone discharge/balance modes for field diagnostics without a full charge cycle.
• USB-A output (5V/2.1A) for charging accessories alongside your main charge.

Specifications

• Input voltage: DC 7–35V (27A max)
• Charge power: 0.1–650W
• Charge current: 0.1–22A
• Balance current: 1A/cell max
• External discharge: up to 650W / 22A
• Supported chemistries: LiPo / Li-ion / LiHV / LiFe (1–8S), NiMH (1–20S), Pb (1–12S)
• Dimensions: 97 x 69.5 x 34 mm
• Weight: approx. 194 g

As a DC-only charger, the T8 needs a separate AC/DC power supply or a field battery with an XT60 lead to run — it does not plug directly into mains power.