Metabo HPT 18V / MultiVolt Battery Compatibility Guide

Q: "Is Metabo HPT the same battery as Metabo, and do its 18V and MultiVolt packs interchange?"

"Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi) is a DIFFERENT brand from German 'Metabo' and their batteries do not interchange. Within Metabo HPT, 18V and MultiVolt (36V/18V) slide packs share the 18V tool interface."

Updated: June 15, 2026 | Garage Almanac

The Short Answer

18V and MultiVolt (36V/18V) slide packs fit Metabo HPT 18V tools; MultiVolt packs also run 36V MultiVolt tools.

Platform	Metabo HPT 18V / MultiVolt
Nominal voltage	18V (18V-class)
Cell format	5x 18650 / 21700; MultiVolt packs auto-switch 18V<->36V
Introduced	2018
Charges with	Metabo HPT 18V and MultiVolt chargers
Official info	Metabo HPT batteries & chargers

The Metabo HPT 18V / MultiVolt is a 18V-class platform introduced in 2018, built around a 5x 18650 / 21700; MultiVolt packs auto-switch 18V<->36V cell pack. 18V and MultiVolt (36V/18V) slide packs fit Metabo HPT 18V tools; MultiVolt packs also run 36V MultiVolt tools.

Legacy & cross-generation: Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools, North America) is UNRELATED to the German ‘Metabo’ brand and its batteries — different platform despite the shared word.

Worth knowing: Naming-collision trap worth a clarifying note on the hub page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Metabo HPT the same battery as Metabo, and do its 18V and MultiVolt packs interchange? +

Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi) is a DIFFERENT brand from German ‘Metabo’ and their batteries do not interchange. Within Metabo HPT, 18V and MultiVolt (36V/18V) slide packs share the 18V tool interface.

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