New and Original Fast Chargers: Makita DC18RC The Makita DC18RC is a smart charger designed for improved performance and battery care. It communicates with the battery during charging, using data from the battery's memory to determine the optimal charging method. This advanced technology helps extend battery lifespan and maintain efficiency by monitoring current, voltage, and temperature. The charger features an active cooling system with a built-in fan to cool the battery during charging. It supports fast charging, fully charging an 18V 3.0Ah Li-Ion battery in approximately 22 minutes. TECHNICAL DATA Battery type: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Input Voltage: 220 - 240 V Input Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz Charging Voltage: 7.2 - 18 V Charging Current: 9 A Power Consumption: max. 240 W Charging Time: 1.3 Ah – up to 15 minutes 1.5 Ah – up to 15 minutes 2.0 Ah – up to 24 minutes 3.0 Ah – up to 22 minutes 4.0 Ah – up to 36 minutes 5.0 Ah – up to 45 minutes 6.0 Ah – up to 55 minutes Dimensions (L x W x H): 156 mm x 190 mm x 84 mm The charger is compatible with the full line of Makita LXT 14.4V and LXT 18V batteries, including BL1415, BL1415N, BL1430, BL1430B, BL1440, BL1450, BL1460B, BL1815, BL1815N, BL1820, BL1820B, BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840, BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B, BL1860B.