Bosch 18V Professional Battery Compatibility Guide

Q: "Are Bosch blue (Professional) and green (Home/Power for All) 18V batteries interchangeable?"

"No. Bosch blue Professional (BAT6xx) and Bosch green DIY 'Power for All' (PBA) are different 18V batteries and do not fit each other's tools."

Updated: June 15, 2026 | Garage Almanac

The Short Answer

All Bosch 18V Professional (blue) batteries fit all Bosch 18V Professional tools, including ProCORE.

Platform	Bosch 18V Professional
Nominal voltage	18V (18V-class)
Cell format	5x 18650 (10x 21700 on ProCORE 8Ah+)
Introduced	2010
Charges with	Bosch 18V Professional chargers
Official info	Bosch batteries & chargers

The Bosch 18V Professional is a 18V-class platform introduced in 2010, built around a 5x 18650 (10x 21700 on ProCORE 8Ah+) cell pack. All Bosch 18V Professional (blue) batteries fit all Bosch 18V Professional tools, including ProCORE.

Legacy & cross-generation: Bosch Professional (blue, BAT6xx) and Bosch DIY/Home (green, ‘Power for All’ PBA) are DIFFERENT batteries and do not interchange with each other.

Worth knowing: Two Bosch ecosystems (blue Pro vs green Home) — a frequent confusion the hub page should clarify.

Cross-brand adapter options

Run a Bosch 18V Professional battery on other tools

Bosch battery → DeWalt tool

Power a Bosch 18V Professional tool from another brand's battery

DeWalt battery → Bosch tool

Frequently asked questions

Are Bosch blue (Professional) and green (Home/Power for All) 18V batteries interchangeable? +

No. Bosch blue Professional (BAT6xx) and Bosch green DIY ‘Power for All’ (PBA) are different 18V batteries and do not fit each other’s tools.

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