DeWalt’s new USB Charging Kit enables 20V and FLEXVOLT batteries to double as power banks, offering up to 100W USB-C charging; a practical upgrade for tradespeople and travellers alike.
DeWalt has found a practical use for the rows of 20V battery packs that often sit idle between jobs. The DCB094K USB Charging Kit clips directly on to DeWalt 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT batteries and turns them into a portable power source that can deliver up to 100W through USB-C, enough to charge a laptop as well as smaller devices. It is a simple idea, but one that makes existing tool batteries more useful away from the workshop. According to the product details, the kit is built around the DCB094 charger and includes a 100W USB cable, a 65W wall supply and a belt hook for carrying it on site.
The key feature is its bi-directional USB-C port. In one direction, the adapter charges a DeWalt battery from the wall supply; in the other, it acts as a power bank for phones, tablets and laptops. The USB-A port is still present for older accessories, although it is limited to 12W, which makes it best suited to basic mobile charging rather than heavier loads. Retail listings from multiple sellers also note a state-of-charge indicator, so users can see how much battery life remains without detaching the pack.
That 100W ceiling is what lifts the kit above the usual tool-battery charging add-ons. Many low-cost adapters are little more than phone chargers with a battery mount, but DeWalt’s USB-C implementation is designed to support real laptop charging. Capacity still depends on the battery attached: a smaller pack will be useful for a few phone top-ups or a shorter laptop session, while larger FLEXVOLT batteries should run much longer because they store more energy. In effect, the adapter turns spare packs into a flexible reserve for travel, field work or power cuts.
The limits are also clear. This is not a mains-powered station, so it cannot run AC appliances or replace a full backup generator. It is best understood as a USB-only bridge between DeWalt’s battery ecosystem and everyday electronics. At roughly $95, the kit makes the most sense for people who already own compatible DeWalt batteries; for them, it extends the value of gear they have already bought. For anyone outside that platform, a standalone power bank is likely the cheaper choice.
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