Makita’s 40V XGT platform is getting its biggest battery upgrade yet. The new BL4080H 8Ah battery uses tabless lithium-ion cell technology to deliver 35% more power than the current BL4080F — while running 32% cooler under continuous use. It’s heading to the US in early 2026, and it’s bringing new multi-port charging hardware with it.
What Tabless Cells Actually Mean
Standard lithium-ion cells have a small metal tab that connects each cell to its terminals. That tab creates resistance and generates heat, which limits how much current the cell can push. Tabless cell design removes that connection point — current flows across the entire cell surface instead of through a bottleneck. The result is lower internal resistance, more peak power, and better thermal performance. You’ve likely seen this trend with Bosch’s new EXPERT 18V batteries, EGO’s commercial-grade packs, and the Craftsman V20 ADVANCED line.
Makita’s BL4080H applies the same approach to the 40V XGT platform. The 35% power gain and cooler operating temps mean the battery can sustain high-demand applications — rotary hammers, large-diameter hole saws, demo hammers — without throttling back as quickly as the current 8Ah pack.
New Charging Hardware
Alongside the BL4080H, Makita is releasing two multi-port charging stations designed for job sites where multiple packs need to turn over quickly:
- BCC01 — 8-port station, charges up to 4 XGT batteries simultaneously, compatible with an optional XGT-to-LXT adapter for also charging 18V batteries
- BCC02 — 12-port version with the same 4-simultaneous-battery charging capability
Both units have translucent lids so you can see battery status without opening them, and both integrate with Makita’s MakPac stackable storage system. If you’re running a crew through a day’s worth of XGT tools, this kind of organized charging infrastructure is a real operational upgrade.
What About 18V LXT?
Makita has also announced two new LXT batteries internationally: a 9Ah (BL1890) and a 12Ah (BL18120). No confirmed US release date yet. For US buyers with the largest LXT platforms, these are worth monitoring — Makita’s 18V ecosystem remains the deepest and most mature in the industry, and adding 9Ah and 12Ah options would give heavy users the runtime they’ve been asking for.
Context
The BL4080H drops at a useful moment. Makita’s XGT lineup has expanded significantly heading into 2026 — the new GPH03 hammer drill and GDT04 impact driver are the most powerful tools in the platform’s history. A battery that can keep pace with that power demand, while running cooler, is the logical complement. For a deeper look at battery technology fundamentals, see our Power Tool Battery Technology Explained guide. For platform-by-platform comparisons, see Battery Platforms Compared 2026.
US launch timing for the BL4080H is listed as early 2026. No pricing has been announced. Check manufacturer specs for confirmed availability at retail.
Source: ToolGuyd — New Makita Cordless Power Batteries and Chargers – 2026 News
