Estimated charging times for Makita 18V Li-ion batteries: 1.5Ah - 15min 3.0Ah - 22min 5.0Ah - 45min 6.0Ah - 55min
The DC18RC communicates with the battery's built-in chip during the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature
Built-in fan cools the battery during the charging process for faster charge time