XT60 Male Connector – 2-Pole DC Power Plug Rated to ~60 A

The XT60 male connector is a 2-pole high-current DC connector built for e-bikes, electric scooters, RC models and DIY battery projects. It carries up to ~60 A of continuous current through gold-plated copper alloy contacts. The housing is heat-resistant polyamide (PA/nylon), and the keyed geometry blocks reverse-polarity mating.

This connector sits in the controller-to-battery power line. It also appears in charging leads and adapters whenever the charger current stays within safe limits. Because of that, it suits both factory e-vehicle repairs and self-built battery packs. Model builders use the same format for lithium polymer (LiPo) packs.

XT60 is a connector standard rather than a brand. Amass developed the standard, and it became the common power solution for LiPo batteries and light electric mobility. This listing covers the male part: two protruding contacts with solder cups. It is a loose component for soldering, not a finished cable or adapter.

Key Benefits

• Up to ~60 A continuous current – enough for most e-bike and scooter power lines.
• Short-term current peaks – higher peaks are possible depending on the specific installation.
• Gold-plated copper alloy contacts – they keep contact resistance low and operation stable.
• Keyed, directional shape – it physically prevents wrong mating and swapped poles.
• Compact, rigid housing – it withstands vibration and the load of frequent connection cycles.
• Solder cups – they simplify assembly and leave room to slide heat-shrink tubing over the joint.
• Heat-resistant polymer – polyamide (PA/nylon) handles soldering and working temperature.
• 12–14 AWG recommended wire – chosen according to current and losses over cable length.

Keep in mind that real permissible current depends on wire cross-section, cooling and solder quality. A thin conductor limits the connector long before the contacts do.

Who Is This For?

This XT60 male connector serves electric bikes, electric scooters, radio-controlled (RC) models and DIY power solutions. It wires into the controller-to-battery power line. In addition, it works in charging leads and adapters when charger current matches safe parameters.

Model builders also fit it to lithium polymer (LiPo) battery installations. The format has become a default in that hobby, so pairing across packs and chargers stays straightforward.

The product suits battery pack builders, workshops and technicians who solder their own power lines. Above all, it helps anyone standardising a whole system on the XT60 format. One connector type across battery, controller and charger removes adapter clutter.

Package Contents

• 1 pc. XT60 male connector with solder cups.

The matching female XT60 connector is sold separately.

Technical Specifications

Why Choose This XT60 Male Connector?

This connector combines gold-plated contacts with a rigid polyamide body. As a result, the joint stays stable even when the battery is disconnected often. Contact resistance remains low across repeated cycles.

Unlike a soldered wire splice, XT60 lets you detach the battery pack in seconds. That matters during diagnostics, transport and pack swaps. Furthermore, the keyed geometry removes human error, since swapping the poles is physically impossible.

Installation Tips

• Observe polarity: + red / − black.
• Use a higher-power soldering iron and a short heating technique.
• Slide heat-shrink tubing over the joints after soldering.
• Leave a strain-relief loop when mounting to a frame or housing, so the solder joint does not crack.

FAQ

Does the XT60 connector have an anti-spark function?

• No, XT60 has no integrated spark suppression.
• That feature is characteristic of the XT90-S format instead.

Is this connector suitable for e-bikes and electric scooters?

• Yes, it is designed for e-bike and e-scooter power lines.
• It connects in the controller-to-battery line.
• Its ~60 A continuous rating covers most of these systems.

Can I use it with RC models and LiPo batteries?

• Yes, XT60 is a common power solution for lithium polymer packs.
• It also fits general modelling installations.

What wire gauge should I solder to it?

• Around 12–14 AWG is recommended.
• Pick the gauge by your current draw and cable length losses.

Is a female connector included?

• No, this listing includes 1 pc. male connector only.
• The mating female XT60 is sold separately.

Can it be used in a charging cable?

• Yes, it is used in charging leads and adapters.
• Confirm that the charger current stays within safe parameters.

Will it really carry 60 A in my build?

• The rating assumes suitable wire and installation conditions.
• Real permissible current depends on wire cross-section, cooling and solder quality.

Is XT60 a brand?

• No, XT60 is a connector standard developed by Amass.
• It became a common format for LiPo packs and light e-mobility.

Choose this XT60 male connector when you need a keyed, solderable DC link between a controller and a battery pack. With gold-plated contacts, a polyamide housing and a ~60 A continuous rating, it standardises e-bike, scooter, RC and DIY builds on one proven format.