All NEW XRP Lithium Ion batteries are backwards-compatible, so for example, you can use the XRP 18v Li battery in any of your existing 18v DEWALT tools! Lithium Ion technology is compact, lightweight and powerful providing continuous power for the toughest applications. With no memory effect and virtually no self-discharge, using a Lithium Ion battery pack leads to less down-time, helping to maximise your productivity.
With 2000 charges cycles and our guaranteed 2year warranty Lithium Ion is the superior choice for construction.

NiMH or nickel-metal hydride batteries offer a reliable power source making them ideal for power tools such as the All New XRP. The ultimate benefits of NIMH is the efficiency when used in extreme applications such as using a 22mm auger bit in timber. The discharge rate on NiMH is slower than others, such as NiCad, and the performance characteristics are good in lower temperatures giving better performance and runtime.