This high-power 18V, 16-amp battery turbo charger is fast and faster, delivers at least 70% faster charging compared to Bosch 18V Fast Chargers with CORE18V 8 Ah battery. The Bosch GAL18V-160C is a connected-ready charger that can charge a spent CORE18V 4 Ah battery to 50% in 9 min and 80% in 21 min. The GAL18V-160C is also capable of charging an 8 Ah CORE18V battery from spent to 50% in 15 min, and 80% in 26 min, It provides active air-cooling, using two fans to cool the battery, optimizing charging time while protecting batteries from overheating. It features an optional Power Boost mode, which boosts electrical current charging to 50% in the shortest time. The charger can connect via a Connectivity Module (sold separately), linking it to a connected device for battery health, charge level and charge mode statuses. Standard and Power Boost modes are available on the charger. All four available modes – including Max Lifetime and Storage – can be activated via the Toolbox app. Additionally, any of the four available modes can be selected as default mode via the App. The charger features five battery charging indicator lights letting you see charging progress from a distance. It is compatible with Bosch 18V Lithium-ion batteries.
Features
- High-power battery turbo charger – provides fast and faster charging with optional Power Boost mode
- 16-amp charging current – delivers at least 70% faster charging compared to Bosch 18V fast chargers with CORE18V 8 Ah battery
- Power Boost mode – boosts electrical current charging to 50% in the shortest time
- Active air-cooling – uses two fans to cool battery, optimizing charging time while protecting batteries from overheating
- Connected-ready technology – connects via a Connectivity Module (sold separately), linking it to a connected device for battery health, charge level and additional charge modes
- Two additional charging modes available on Toolbox App – offers Max Lifetime mode and Storage mode maximizing lifetime of the battery
- Charger-status indicator – Indicates charger ready, charging prohibited and charger connected
- Battery-charging-indicator – Five LED indicator provides charging status
- Flexible power system – compatible with Bosch 18V Lithium-ion batteries
- AMPShare System - battery system designed to be multi-brand compatible across many cordless products to make managing your work day easier
- AMPShare System compatibility - 18V batteries and chargers are compatible with Bosch 18V power tools and a growing list of cordless products from AMPShare brands
- Bosch 18V chargers are covered by a five year limited warranty