{"product_id":"makita-battery-charger-dc18se-18v-lxt-automotive-dc-outlet-12v-24v-auxiliary-plug-active-cpu-control-built-in-forced-air-fan","title":"Makita Battery Charger DC18SE 18V LXT Automotive DC Outlet 12V 24V Auxiliary Plug Active CPU Control Built In Forced Air Fan","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-makita\" title=\"Link to the Makita Tools homepage.\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/MakitaLogo3.png?v=1772837021\" alt=\"Makita Logo Logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eMakita DC18SE 18V LXT Automotive Auxiliary DC Outlet Battery Charger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Makita DC18SE is an 18V LXT automotive battery charger engineered to power slide-style lithium-ion and Ni-MH batteries directly from 12V or 24V vehicle auxiliary lighter sockets. Utilizing a built-in central processing unit (CPU), this mobile charging station reads the battery's memory chip to actively control current, voltage, and thermal parameters during transit, replenishing a 3.0Ah pack in 60 minutes and a 5.0Ah pack in 110 minutes. Integrated with a forced-air cooling fan and LED diagnostic status indicators, it prevents battery overheating and over-discharging to maintain tool fleet readiness across mobile service vans, utility trucks, and remote jobsites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Service Fleet \u0026amp; Vehicle Battery Charging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replenishing 18V LXT power tool batteries while driving between service calls using standard 12V DC vehicle outlets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-Grid Construction Site Tool Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintaining cordless battery reserves on remote job sites without access to temporary AC grid power drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtending Lithium-Ion Battery Working Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protecting battery cells against thermal stress and voltage spike degradation via dynamic CPU conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eKey Performance \u0026amp; Safety Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V\/24V Automotive DC Input Plug:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects directly to vehicle auxiliary power outlets to charge batteries during driving transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Processing Unit (CPU) Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reads memory chip data from inserted battery packs to continuously adjust current, voltage, and temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Forced-Air Cooling Fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pushes cool air through internal battery ventilation slots during current transfer to manage internal heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Multi-Voltage Battery Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts 18V LXT, 14.4V LXT, and legacy 7.2V to 12V Makita battery configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Status Diagnostic Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides visual feedback on charge progress, thermal delays, and battery conditioning status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Makita 18V LXT® Optimum Automotive Charger (Model DC18SE \/ 194621-9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) 12V DC Vehicle Auxiliary Power Outlet Adapter Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMakita® USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Part Number OEM SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDC18SE \/ 194621-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12V - 24V DC Automotive Outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e7.2V - 18V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Output Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2.6 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5Ah Battery Charge Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e30 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.0Ah Battery Charge Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e60 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.0Ah Battery Charge Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e90 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0Ah Battery Charge Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e110 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0Ah Battery Charge Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e130 Minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Fan Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eForced-Air Internal Cooling System\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Tool Dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e6\" x 7-1\/5\" x 3-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff5f7;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Unit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1-5\/10 lbs (1.5 lbs \/ 0.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Product Code UPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e088381-349673\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #004b87; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure your vehicle engine is running or the auxiliary outlet maintains active 12V DC power while charging to guarantee consistent 2.6A current delivery and prevent car battery drain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52786535334199,"sku":"DC18SE","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Makita_Battery_Charger_DC18SE_18V_LXT_Automotive_DC_Outlet_12V_24V_Auxiliary_Plug_Active_CPU_Control_Built_In_Forced_Air_Fan.jpg?v=1785854216","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/makita-battery-charger-dc18se-18v-lxt-automotive-dc-outlet-12v-24v-auxiliary-plug-active-cpu-control-built-in-forced-air-fan","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}