<p>Yes, you can. The primary difference between LiHV and LiPo batteries is <a href="https://oscarliang.com/lihv-lipo-drone-battery-hvli/" rel="noreferrer">the ability to change them to ~4.35 V/cell</a> instead of 4.20 V/cell with a <a href="https://www.radiocontrolinfo.com/are-high-voltage-lipo-lihv-batteries-worth-it/" rel="noreferrer">nominal cell voltage of 3.8 V</a> instead of 3.7 V.</p>

<p>Just like how there's nothing stopping you from only charging your LiPos to 4.1 V/cell instead of their rated full charge @ 4.20 V/cell, there's nothing wrong with charging LiHVs to a "full" charge below their rating.</p>

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2020-04-29T23:15:09.713Z
Interestingly enough, it seems that LiHV packs will degrade faster than ordinary lipos even if you charge them only to 4.20V.
FlashCactus
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Yes, they use a different chemistry than LiPo cells.
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Also, remember that if you don't charge them to 4.35V (full charge), then the rated capacity will be significantly lower as well.
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<p>I have a small drone and the only batteries I can find that fit it are LiHV batteries. Can I use LiHV batteries like normal LiPo batteries? Can I just simply charge a LiHV battery to 4.2v and fly with it?</p>

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If you're satisfied with the answer I gave, please accept it.
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Sorry, I just forgot
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Can I use LiHV batteries as normal batteries?
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# Can I use LiHV batteries as normal batteries?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-04-29)

I have a small drone and the only batteries I can find that fit it are LiHV batteries. Can I use LiHV batteries like normal LiPo batteries? Can I just simply charge a LiHV battery to 4.2v and fly with it?

**Tags:** lipo-batteries, battery-safety, lihv-batteries

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: If you're satisfied with the answer I gave, please accept it.  
> **username_0**: Sorry, I just forgot  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2020-04-29. Score: 7 | Accepted answer

Yes, you can. The primary difference between LiHV and LiPo batteries is [the ability to change them to ~4.35 V/cell](https://oscarliang.com/lihv-lipo-drone-battery-hvli/) instead of 4.20 V/cell with a [nominal cell voltage of 3.8 V](https://www.radiocontrolinfo.com/are-high-voltage-lipo-lihv-batteries-worth-it/) instead of 3.7 V.

Just like how there's nothing stopping you from only charging your LiPos to 4.1 V/cell instead of their rated full charge @ 4.20 V/cell, there's nothing wrong with charging LiHVs to a "full" charge below their rating.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: Interestingly enough, it seems that LiHV packs will degrade faster than ordinary lipos even if you charge them only to 4.20V.  
> **username_1**: Yes, they use a different chemistry than LiPo cells.  
> **username_3**: Also, remember that if you don't charge them to 4.35V (full charge), then the rated capacity will be significantly lower as well.  

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