The Makita 14.4V Lithium-Ion battery for Makita Cordless Tools features a compact design with less weight that helps reduce operator fatigue for your convenience. 14.4V Ni-Cd pod batteries are compatible with a variety of 14.4V tools so users may stay within the brand when looking for other tools. When charging the Makita 14.4V battery it takes 22 minutes for the battery to be fully charged.