The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Vacuum is a compact and powerful solution for fast and efficient cleaning. At only 18-3/4? in length this compact vacuum can be used as a ?hand-vac?, or with the floor nozzle extension for floors, carpets, and hard-to-reach spaces. It has a redesigned floor nozzle for improved debris collection, and a bag-less 2-stage cloth filtration system for easy cleaning and quick debris disposal. When using an 18V LXT 5.0Ah battery users will get up to 33 minutes of continuous use on a single charge. It is compatible with Makita 18V LXT and 18V LXT Compact Lithium-Ion batteries.The Makita 18V Compact Lithium-Ion battery charges faster and works longer than standard 18V compact lithium-ion batteries, giving you and your Makita cordless tools unmatched performance and productivity in a compact size. The Makita 2.0 Ah battery delivers up to 50% more run time per charge than the Makita BL1815 18V Compact battery, with a fast charge time of only 25 minutes for increased efficiency.Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries resist self-discharge so they?re ready for use even after long periods of storage. The Makita Rapid Optimum Charger is a smart-charging system that communicates with the battery during the charging process to monitor current, voltage and temperature. This advanced charging technology helps optimize battery life and deliver a faster charge. In addition, the Charger has a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster and more efficient charging, even in hot weather conditions.