Kärcher focuses on battery technology

Already more than 40 new products

Kärcher is presenting its new "Kärcher Battery Universe" with more than 40 devices: from tools for gardening and landscaping to tools for cleaning construction sites and from hedge trimmers to wet/dry vacuums for hobby gardeners and professional users. Both the compact batteries of the 18-volt platform and the high-performance batteries of the 36-volt platform are available with different capacities to cover a wide range of applications.

"With the Kärcher Battery Universe, we are setting another milestone in our industry. With it, we offer our customers excellent technology that integrates our more than 30 years of experience and expertise in the field of batteries," said Hartmut Jenner, CEO of Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG. "And this is just the beginning. Before the end of 2020, we will launch more than 20 more new battery products on the market. Because I am convinced that soon households will only use cleaning devices that operate independently of the power grid. Self-sufficient, environmentally friendly and powerful than ever before."

A unique selling point of the Kärcher platform batteries is the LCD display with "Real Time Technology," which shows not only the remaining battery capacity but also the remaining running and charging time in minutes. The powerful water jet protection, unique for home use, eliminates the need to watch out for water-sensitive components during cleaning jobs (class IPX5). The batteries are additionally protected from dust. The battery housing is made of robust plastic and therefore extremely impact-resistant. Thanks to efficient temperature management, the batteries deliver excellent performance even under intensive use. In the process, smart cell monitoring protects against overloading, overheating and deep discharge. If a device is not used for an extended period, the process-controlled, automatic storage mode of the Battery Power batteries ensures a long service life of the cells.

Battery-powered devices will become increasingly important in cleaning and maintenance. On the one hand, new application possibilities arise because they provide their own energy. On the other hand, for the user, the work becomes considerably lighter. Operations such as uncoiling cables, looking for a socket and winding up cables are a thing of the past, stumbling blocks disappear and hard-to-reach areas become easy to clean. This is particularly pleasant at home. When cleaning buildings, small tasks all together take up a lot of time. The use of battery-operated devices can save up to 20% of working time compared to corded models.