Discover the Milwaukee Supercharger and its Advancements in Battery Charging
The Milwaukee Supercharger is a groundbreaking innovation that combines cutting-edge battery and charger technology. With its ability to charge both M12 and M18 batteries, this game-changing device offers an impressive 4x faster charging speed.
Supercharging Made Easy: Faster Charging Times than Ever Before
The Milwaukee Supercharger boasts incredibly fast charging capabilities. The 8.0 Ah high output battery can complete a full charging cycle in just 45 minutes, while the 12.0 Ah high output battery pack takes only 1 hour.
These charging times are a significant improvement when compared to the Rapid Charger and even surpass the standard charger. Let’s take a closer look at the differences:
HD12.0 High Output Battery
- Standard charger: 241 minutes
- Fast charger: 130 minutes
- Supercharger: 60 minutes
XC8.0 High Output Battery – New! 48-11-1880 ($199 per person)
- Standard charger: 153 minutes
- Fast charger: 83 minutes
- Supercharger: 45 minutes
XC6.0 High Output Battery
- Standard charger: 119 minutes
- Fast charger: 64 minutes
- Supercharger: 35 minutes
Batteries, Chargers, and Charging Schedules
Take a look at this table showcasing various batteries, chargers, and their corresponding charging times:
| Standard charger | Fast charger | Supercharger | |
|---|---|---|---|
| **HD12.0*** | 241 minutes | 130 minutes | 60 minutes |
| **XC8.0*** | 153 minutes | 83 minutes | 45 minutes |
| **XC6.0*** | 119 minutes | 64 minutes | 35 minutes |
| **CP3.0*** | 65 minutes | 35 minutes | 35 minutes |
| HD9.0 | 184 minutes | 103 minutes | 103 minutes |
| XC5.0 | 105 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| CP2.0 | 42 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| M12 XC3.0 | 55 minutes | 46 minutes | 46 minutes |
| M12 CP2.0 | 43 minutes | 30 minutes | 30 minutes |
*Optimized high output battery.
Enhancing Battery Performance: How Milwaukee Does It
To ensure that Milwaukee’s high-output batteries deliver exceptional power, three critical factors come into play: 21700 Li-ion cells, electronics upgrades, and battery pack construction advancements.
The Milwaukee Super Charger’s development was driven by the fusion of battery and charger technology. Batteries without a high output upgrade cannot handle the super-fast charge rates and revert to standard fast charge times.
It is worth noting that the 3.0 Ah high output battery pack charges at fast charger speeds, despite being a high-output pack.
Here’s a breakdown of the charging times for various batteries:
CP3.0 High Output – New! 48-11-1835 ($99 for a single, $149 for a two-pack)
- Standard charger: 65 minutes
- Fast charger: 35 minutes
- Supercharger: 35 minutes
HD9.0 High Demand Battery
- Standard charger: 184 minutes
- Fast charger: 103 minutes
- Supercharger: 103 minutes
XC5.0 Battery
- Standard charger: 105 minutes
- Fast charger: 60 minutes
- Supercharger: 60 minutes
CP2.0 Battery
- Standard charger: 42 minutes
- Fast charger: 25 minutes
- Supercharger: 25 minutes
M12 XC3.0 Battery
- Standard charger: 55 minutes
- Fast charger: 46 minutes
- Supercharger: 46 minutes
M12 CP2.0 Battery
- Standard charger: 43 minutes
- Fast charger: 30 minutes
- Supercharger: 30 minutes
Additional Features
The Milwaukee Supercharger also comes with some handy additional features:
- Slow blinking green light when the battery reaches 80% charge
- Convenient hanging hole on the back for easy storage
- Sequential charging, allowing simultaneous charging of one M18 and one M12 battery
Price and Future Expectations
Currently, the Milwaukee Supercharger is available for separate purchase at $149, accompanied by a 5-year warranty. As the range of tools utilizing High Demand batteries continues to expand, it remains to be seen if the Supercharger will be included in any kits, perhaps as part of a dual battery HD kit.
In the future, we can anticipate the release of a multi-port charger, possibly during NPS 20. Only time will tell.
Deciding whether to invest in a Milwaukee Supercharger depends on the batteries you use. This device is a must-consider option if you’re in the market for a more powerful M18 Fuel tool that requires a high-demand battery. However, if you primarily use M12, 2.0 Ah, and 5.0 Ah battery packs, the Rapid Charger may be a more suitable choice.
Specifications
- Model: Milwaukee 48-59-1811
- Price: $149
- Warranty: 5 years
- Time to market: July 2019
- Length: 7.08 inches
- Height: 3.07 inches
- Width: 9.13 inches
- Weight: 3.38 lbs