Metabo will soon be launching 2 new 18V cordless power tool batteries, and both with feature tabless Li-ion cells.
Metabo says that their new LiHDX batteries will deliver “power to the ultimate level,” with “even better performance, longer runtimes, and faster charging times” than their LiHD batteries.
They say users can expect to “handle difficult tasks easier and more quickly – from grinding to drilling and sawing” and that the new batteries deliver “up to 85% longer runtime.”
The new 8Ah battery is said to deliver 1,800 watts, and was developed to tackle “the toughest applications.”
There will also be a new 4Ah battery that’s said to deliver 900 watts.
Metabo says that the compact LiHDX battery will “show its strength over common two-row batteries.”
Metabo says that their 8Ah battery can recharge in around 30 minutes with their 16A ASC 290 quick charger.
They add that the charger “works with all classes and charges anything at 110V or 240V, from a 20W USB-C to the 12V to 35V battery pack.”
It looks like the USB-C charger is at the front.
And yes, you read that right – the 16A charger can recharge the Metabo LiHDX 8Ah battery in just 30 minutes. Metabo says this is twice as fast as with their ASC 145 charger and the LiHD 8Ah battery.
As a reminder, Metabo’s 18V cordless power tool system is at the heart of a collaborative Cordless Alliance (CAS). I’d expect the new batteries to be fully compatible with any tools that were also compatible with the LiHD 4Ah and 8Ah batteries.
ETA: September 2024 (Europe)
USA availability has not yet been announced.
Thank you Richard for the heads-up!!
Discussion
While Metabo’s announcement follows news from Bosch, Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Ridgid, Ryobi, and maybe another brand or two that I missed, tabless battery cells are still very much new to the market.
Cordless power tool batteries with tabless Li-ion cells tend to be capable of delivering more power, cooler operation, and greater longevity, and it looks like Metabo’s are no different.