Makita DC18RE 18V LXT® / 12V max CXT® Lithium‘Ion Rapid Optimum Charger

Makita is a leading innovator in cordless tools with the worlds largest system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries, as well as an expanding system of compact 12V max CXT® solutions. For users of both the 18V and 12V systems, Makita offers increased convenience with the 18V LXT®/12V max CXT® Lithium-Ion Rapid Optimum Charger. The DC18RE will charge 18V LXT® and 12V max CXT® slide-style batteries, and shares many of the same efficiency features of Makitas groundbreaking LXT® charging system. The DC18RE has a built-in fan to cool the battery by forcing air through the battery's air vents during the charging process for faster charging. The charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage, and temperature. In addition, the DC18RE is engineered to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage, and temperature during charging. The result is category-leading cha