Home Depot is giving away free lithium-ion batteries — heres how to qualify

Soumya Kumar· Aug 3, 2026 · 2:54 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 1 view

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Home Depot is offering a free lithium-ion battery promotion across tools from Ridgid, Milwaukee, and DeWalt. To qualify, customers must purchase a select tool from one of these brands, and a battery will be included at no extra cost. The promotion includes a range of tools, such as drills, saws, and grinders, and the free batteries are compatible with various tool lines from each brand.

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▪The DeWalt Flexvolt 20V/60V MAX 9.0Ah Battery is free with the purchase of select DeWalt Flexvolt 60V tools.
▪The Milwaukee M18 5.0 Ah XC Battery is free with the purchase of select Milwaukee M18 tools and offers 2 x more runtime than a standard lithium battery.
▪The Ridgid 18V Output Battery is free with the purchase of select Ridgid 18V Nuke tools and provides up to 3 x longer runtime than Ridgid's older 1.5 Ah battery.

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Home > Life > House & Home Home Depot is giving away free lithium-ion batteries — here's how to qualify Buy the tool, walk away with a free battery — no catch. By Soumya Kumar Soumya Kumar Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. Read Full Bio on August 3, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.

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