Makita 18V 3.0Ah Lithium-Ion Battery - BL1830

The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion battery charges faster and works longer than standard lithium-ion batteries, giving you and your cordless tools unmatched performance and productivity to take on the most demanding applications. The Makita 3.0 Ah battery has a category-leading charge time of only 30 minutes, so it spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so they're ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately) is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current, voltage and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge. In addition, the Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster and more efficient charging, even in hot weather conditions. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created STAR Protection Computer Controls. STAR Protection is communication technology that allows the tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. Makita, the innovation leader in cordless tool technology, has the world's largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V lithium-ion slide-style battery.

Features:
Battery charges in only 30 minutes on the Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately)
Compatible with all Makita 18V LXT and 18V Compact cordless tools
Battery delivers consistent power and run time in extreme temperatures, even in winter (-4 degrees F/-20 degrees C) STAR Protection Computer Controls allow the tool and battery to monitor conditions during use and exchange data in real time to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating
The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (sold separately) communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature
Impact-resistant outer case and shock-absorbing inner-liner are engineered to protect the battery
Sixteen contact terminals maintain a constant connection with the tool to help prevent power loss or fluctuation, even during high-vibration applications
Battery resists self-discharge and remains ready for use even after long periods of storage
Makita 18V Lithium-Ion is the world's largest cordless tool line-up powered by an 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style battery