Lowe’s is running Craftsman battery trade-in events now through July 31, 2026 — and the deal is straightforward: bring any old rechargeable power tool battery into a participating store during an event, and walk out with a free Craftsman V20 3Ah ADVANCED Battery + Charger Starter Kit (a $139 value) plus a $50 Lowe’s coupon toward a compatible V20 tool.
That’s a free platform entry point worth up to $189 in combined value, in exchange for a dead or unwanted battery you likely weren’t using anyway.
How to Claim the Trade-In
- Find an event at your local Lowe’s at craftsman.com/battery-tradein-events
- Events run 10 AM – 2 PM at participating stores on select dates
- The program runs May 1 – July 31, 2026
- Bring any removable, rechargeable power tool battery from any brand — condition doesn’t appear to be specified
- You receive the Craftsman V20 ADVANCED 3Ah battery + charger kit plus a $50 store coupon in return
Who Should Pay Attention
This deal is most valuable for anyone sitting on a dead or discontinued platform. If you were running Kobalt 24V or 48V tools — which Lowe’s cleared out at $79 last week as part of a platform wind-down — this trade-in is a clean way to transition to a supported platform without spending anything upfront.
The free battery is the Craftsman V20 ADVANCED model, which uses tabless cell architecture for better performance than the older V20 standard batteries. Starting with a quality 3Ah battery and charger means you’re not being handed an entry-level kit.
Stack It With the BOGO
The trade-in timing is notable: Lowe’s Craftsman Days BOGO starts May 14 — buy one V20 tool, get one free up to $199 in value. If you hit a trade-in event before or during Craftsman Days, you could walk out with a free battery kit, a free tool from the BOGO, and a second tool at full price. That’s a complete two-tool V20 starter setup for the cost of one tool plus whatever old battery you traded in.
Worth It?
Yes, if you have an old battery collecting dust. The Craftsman V20 platform is well-supported at Lowe’s, with a solid range of drills, circular saws, and combo kits. This is a low-risk way to get started — especially if you’re already planning a Lowe’s trip for the BOGO sale.
For background on the V20 battery technology and how it compares to other platforms, see our Craftsman V20 ADVANCED Tabless Battery guide.
