The Makita 12V Nickel-Metal Hydride battery has 2.0Ah of power and is compatible with the Makita DC18RC cordless battery charger (sold separately). The Makita 12-Volt 2.0Ah Ni-MH Slide-Style Battery Pack features longer run time than standard Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. Features a compact design to reduce operator fatigue.