With no need for a cord, the portable Margaritaville Explorer can lead your party into uncharted territories! Its powerful DC shaving and blending motors produce restaurant quality frozen drinks without a cord and its heavy-duty 18 volt Ni-Cd battery pack can create up to 60 concoctions on a single charge. Pre-programmed settings automatically shave ice. Blends up to 36 ounces at a time. Fully cordless operation satisfies your thirst anywhere, anytime. Margaritaville Explorer NBMGDM0900 18v Cordless Frozen Concoction Maker Tested and working battery and charger is included, small chip in lid where life goes does not effect function.