Meet the BOSCH GXS18V-12N14 18V Starter Kit with CORE18V Battery and Charger — a compact, high-performance power duo designed for professionals and DIYers who want longer runtimes and faster charging in one reliable kit.

Key Features & Design

• Performance you can feel — Delivers 50% more runtime and over 75% more power than the CORE18V 4 Ah battery, powering high-demand applications without the dramatic drama.
• Faster charging — Engineered for charging speed; at least 40% faster charging than Bosch standard 18V chargers with the CORE18V 6 Ah battery.
• Efficient battery design — Two layers of enhanced 21700 cells for greater battery efficiency.
• CoolPack 2.0 technology — Bosch-exclusive cooling that helps extend battery lifetime compared to non-CoolPack.
• Cutting-edge construction — Copper end plates, power rails, and a flexible circuit board to reduce resistance and boost efficiency.
• Light and balanced — Compact operation: battery weighs only 2.14 lbs for the ideal balance of size, weight and power.
• Clear charge status — High-resolution indicator keeps you looped in on charge status.
• 18V compatibility — Engineered for 18V and compatible with Bosch 18V tools and chargers.
• High charging current — 8-Amp charging current delivers 4x the charging current compared to the GAL18V-20 standard charger.
• Fast charger design — Dual-mode charging gets you power-ready faster; fast charge to 80%, with the remaining 20% in long-life mode.
• Charger cooling — Built-in cooling fan protects batteries from overheating during charging.
• AMPShare compatibility — Works within the AMPShare System, a multi-brand battery ecosystem across many cordless products for easier workdays.
• Warranty — Bosch 18V chargers are covered by a five-year limited warranty; Bosch 18V batteries are covered by a three-year limited warranty.

What’s in the box

• 1x GBA18V80 18V CORE18V Lithium-Ion 8 Ah High Power Battery
• 1x BC1880 18V Lithium-Ion Fast Battery Charger

Technical data

• Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion
• Battery Watt Hours: 144 Wh
• Height: 2.7 in
• Length: 4.6 in
• Width: 3 in
• Works With Charger Compatibility: All Bosch 18V Lithium-Ion Batteries, including the GBA18V120 12 Ah High Power Battery