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18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Power Boost™
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GAL18V-160C
- Air-cooled turbo charging and Power Boost™ charge battery fast
- Charge modes include Max Lifetime and Storage
- Connectivity with optional module links to Bosch Toolbox App
Product Description
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.
Includes
| Quantity | Include |
|---|---|
| 1 | GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger |
Benefits
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 - for details, visit https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99
Technical Data
| Automatic Shut-Off | Yes |
| Charger Volt Range | 14.4V - 18V |
| Height in | 3.3" |
| Length in | 7.7" |
| Model Number | GAL18V-160C |
| Weight | 2.0lb |
| Width in | 5.0" |
| Works With | Bosch 18V Batteries All Bosch 18V Lithium-ion Batteries, including the GBA18V120 12 Ah Battery Bosch Bluetooth® Connectivity Module GCY42 (See charger’s manual for its connectivity/app features.) |
| Includes | (1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger |
GAL18V-160C
Charger Volt Range
14.4V - 18V
Includes
(1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger
Weight
2.0lb
GAL18V-160C
Charger Volt Range
14.4V - 18V
Includes
(1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger
Weight
2.0lb
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BAT414
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) BAT414 12V Max Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah Battery
Weight
0.3lb
BAT414-2PK
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) BAT414 12V Max Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah Batteries
Weight
0.3lb
BAT612
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) BAT612 18V Lithium-Ion 2 Ah Standard Power Battery
Weight
0.75lb
BAT612-2PK
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) BAT612 18V Lithium-Ion 2 Ah Standard Power Batteries
Weight
1.5lb
BC1880
Charger Volt Range
14.4V - 18V
Includes
(1) BC1880 18V Fast Battery Charger
Weight
1.53lb
GAA18V-24N
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GAA18V-24 18V Portable Power Adapter
Weight
0.28lb
GAA18V-48N
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GAA18V-48 18V USB Portable Power Adapter
Weight
0.28lb
GAL12V-20
Charger Volt Range
7.2V - 12V
Includes
(1) GAL12V-20 12V Max Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
Weight
0.6lb
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GAL12V-40
Charger Volt Range
12V
Includes
(1) GAL12V-40 12V Max Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
Weight
1.0lb
GAL18V-40
Charger Volt Range
14.4V - 18V
Includes
(1) GAL18V-40 18V Lithium-Ion Standard Battery Charger
Weight
1.2lb
GAL18V6-80
Charger Volt Range
14.4V - 18V
Includes
(1) GAL18V6-80 18V 6-Bay Fast Battery Charger
Weight
4.0lb
GAX1218V-30
Charger Volt Range
12V and 18V
Includes
(1) GAX1218V-30 18V/12V Dual-Bay Lithium-Ion Battery Charger
Weight
1.35lb
GBA12V30
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA12V30 12V Max Lithium-Ion 3.0 Ah Battery
Weight
0.4lb
GBA12V60
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA12V60 12V Max Lithium-Ion 6.0 Ah Battery
Weight
0.8lb
GBA18V120
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA18V120 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 12 Ah High Power Battery
Weight
3.04lb
GBA18V40
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA18V40 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 4 Ah Advanced Power Battery
Weight
1.1lb
GBA18V40-2PK
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) GBA18V40 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 4 Ah Advanced Power Batteries
Weight
2.2lb
GBA18V80
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 8 Ah High Power Battery
Weight
2.14lb
GBA18V80-2PK
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) GBA18V80 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 8 Ah High Power Batteries
Weight
2.14lb
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GXS12V-01N12
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) BAT414 12V Max Lithium-Ion 2.0 Ah Battery, (1) GAL12V-20 12V Max Charger
Weight
-
GXS18V-11N25
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) GBA18V40 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 4 Ah Advanced Power Batteries, (1) GAL18V-40 18V Standard Battery Charger
Weight
-
GXS18V-12N14
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA18V80 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 8 Ah High Power Battery, (1) BC1880 18V Lithium-Ion Fast Battery Charger
Weight
-
GXS18V-13N24
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) GBA18V80 18V CORE18V Lithium-Ion 8 Ah High Power Batteries, (1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Power Boost™
Weight
-
GXS18V-16N14
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA18V80 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 8 Ah High Power Battery, (1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Power Boost™
Weight
-
GXS18V-17N17
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(1) GBA18V120 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 12 Ah High Power Battery, (1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger
Weight
-
GXS18V-18N27
Charger Volt Range
-
Includes
(2) GBA18V120 18V CORE18V® Lithium-Ion 12.0 Ah High Power Batteries, (1) GAL18V-160C 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Power Boost
Weight
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