What is the difference between normal batteries and tabless cell batteries?

The biggest difference lies in the type of current transmission within the battery cell. Whereas conventional lithium-ion batteries conduct the current via a narrow tab, tabless technology uses the entire surface area for unobstructed energy flow. Tabbed cells : the current must pass through the tab, a single metal strip. This leads to a higher resistance under high load and thus to strong heat development and power loss. Tabless cells: The metal foils are directly connected over the entire length. The current flows over a large area, which significantly reduces the internal resistance.

Is there an increased risk of fire due to the high performance of the tabless cells?

No, quite the opposite. The tabless design is specifically designed to reduce heat development, as heat is the greatest stress factor for any battery cell. As the current flows through many contact points, hardly any accumulated heat is generated. All cells are thermally networked and are actively cooled by the battery cooling feature , which consistently prevents critical hot spots inside. The Smart Control function protects the battery from overload and deep discharge at all times.

STIHL ALLPRO AP 300.0 PC battery in front of a vehicle's cargo area

Take on More with Tabless Battery Technology Designed for Landscaping, Forestry, and Construction

Built for long-term use, ALLPRO batteries with advanced tabless cell technology deliver reliable, high-performance power when you need it most.

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Overview: STIHL tabless battery technology

What are tabless cells? In tabless design, the battery cells are connected across their entire surface rather than via a narrow tab.
How do tabless cells work? The full-surface flags reduce the internal resistance within the cell, allowing energy to flow more easily. This reduces heat development and maximises power flow during charging and discharging.
Advantages of STIHL batteries with tabless design IPX5 protection, Smart Control, battery cooling and a cold-start function.
STIHL batteries with tabless cells at a glance The ALLPRO Performance series offers you the right battery set-up for every professional application: AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).
Compatibility of batteries with tabless design STIHL batteries with tabless cells are compatible with all chargers and battery power tools from the previous AP system as well as with third-party power tools approved by STIHL.

STIHL ALLPRO: the next LEVEL OF battery power

For decades, STIHL has set the standard for quality, innovation, and performance. From professional forestry and landscaping to construction and property maintenance, STIHL tools are designed to make tough jobs easier. The STIHL ALLPRO battery system delivers the reliable power and runtime needed to tackle any task with confidence.

What are tabless cells?

Tabless battery cells are the next generation of lithium-ion technology. The new cell design eliminates the physical bottleneck of conventional cells. Instead of conducting the current through a single, narrow contact (tab), tabless cells use flags over the entire surface for the energy flow. 

What distinguishes a battery with tabless cells from a conventional lithium-ion battery?

How does a battery with tabless cells work?

Mike Poluka from STIHL Product Management summarizes the effects of a battery with a tabless design on your work:

“A conventional battery cell has a tab. Tabless cells have a lot of flags. This reduces internal resistance, meaning the battery cell doesn’t get as hot and we can ride at a significantly higher power output. This is the case both when discharging and charging the battery. That’s why we can charge STIHL batteries with tabless design super-fast."

More Power. Faster Charging. Longer Battery Life. That's the Advantage of Tabless Cell Technology.

ALLPRO was engineered alongside industry professionals to provide the power, durability, and reliability needed for everyday jobs.

Drops, wet conditions, continuous use - STIHL batteries have to show what they can do in the test laboratory. To do so, they undergo rigorous drop, drum and insertion cycle tests. Thanks to their robust design, they can withstand drop heights of up to 1.5 meters and the cell technology is reliably protected against loss of function. But the most important test takes place outside: across the world, professional companies test the batteries under real-life conditions in their daily work. The result? An absolutely robust system designed for your daily challenges. No matter how tough the job gets: your ALLPRO battery system is ready.

An ALLPRO Battery Pack in a Two-Hour Drum Test

More Charge Cycles, More Power, 70-104°F, IPX5. 

These advantages are proven in rigorous testing procedures. We put the ALLPRO batteries through their paces in the lab, and then carry that real-world performance straight into product development. 

Intelligent Design. Reliable Power. Lasting Performance. Discover How Tabless Cells Support Your Workday.

The ALLPRO System is designed to make your workday easier. Whether you're working in wet weather, under tight deadlines, or tackling demanding forestry, landscaping, or construction applications, STIHL batteries with tabless cell technology deliver the reliable power and performance professionals need.

IPX5 protection⁴

Enables weatherproof work

Smart Control function

Exactly the energy your project needs

Battery cooling function

Heat protection during charging

Cold start function

Ready to start at any temperature

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The STIHL ALLPRO Battery System: Professional Performance Powered by Tabless Cell Technology

Whether you're blowing yard debris in noise-sensitive areas, maintaining trees, or working on a construction site, batteries with tabless cell technology provide faster charging, increased power, and extended battery life. The result is dependable performance for demanding tasks, from clearing dense vegetation and trimming hedges to cutting large branches and tackling tough concrete applications.

STIHL Tabless Technology: Performance Data Overview

	AP 100.0 P	AP 200.0 P	AP 300.0 P(C)
Weight	0.9 kg / 1.98 lb	1.4 kg / 3.09 lb	1.9 kg / 4.19 lb
Energy	111 Wh	222 Wh	333 Wh
Charging time¹	10 min / 80%	10 min / 80%	10 min / 80%
Charge cycles³	>3,000	>3,000	>3,000
Operating temperature	-4 to 122 °F	-4 to 122 °F	-4 to 122 °F

The ALLPRO performance series with Tabless design

Which power tools are tabless cell batteries compatible with?

STIHL batteries with tabless cells from the ALLPRO system are compatible with all STIHL battery power tools and chargers from the previous AP system. In addition, the batteries with tabless design also fit in STIHL-approved third-party power tools.

Digital fleet management for your STIHL battery products

STIHL connected technology is integrated directly into the AP 300.0 P(C). This allows you to manage your power tool fleet digitally. You can easily keep track of the charge level, location and battery health via the app and integrate the new batteries directly into your digital workflows.

Important questions about STIHL tabless technology

The biggest difference lies in the type of current transmission within the battery cell. Whereas conventional lithium-ion batteries conduct the current via a narrow tab, tabless technology uses the entire surface area for unobstructed energy flow. 

Tabbed cells: the current must pass through the tab, a single metal strip. This leads to a higher resistance under high load and thus to strong heat development and power loss.

Tabless cells: The metal foils are directly connected over the entire length. The current flows over a large area, which significantly reduces the internal resistance.

The ALLPRO performance series is designed to have a very long service life. With up to 3,000 charge cycles * without any significant loss of performance, you invest in technology that will accompany you reliably for many years to come.

^{* Up to 3,000 charge cycles without noticeable deterioration. Still useable beyond this point. Only valid for ALLPRO AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).}

The batteries with tabless cells (the ALLPRO performance series, consisting of AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C)) are fully compatible with all STIHL power tools and chargers from the previous AP system.

No, you can charge ALLPRO batteries with tabless cells with all STIHL chargers from the AP system. The AL 1802 MO charger, for example, brings your AP 300.0 P(C) back to 80% in just nine minutes*.

_{* Time to charge up to 80% at ambient or pack temperatures of 70–104 °F in combination with AL 1802 MO. Only valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).}

No, quite the opposite. The tabless design is specifically designed to reduce heat development, as heat is the greatest stress factor for any battery cell. 

As the current flows through many contact points, hardly any accumulated heat is generated.

All cells are thermally networked and are actively cooled by the battery cooling feature, which consistently prevents critical hot spots inside.

The Smart Control function protects the battery from overload and deep discharge at all times.

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_{¹Charging time to 80% at ambient or pack temperatures of 70°F-104°F when used with the AL 1602 MO.

²Comparison between AP 300.0 P (C) and AP 300 S. 

³ Up to 3,000 charging cycles with no noticeable loss in performance. Still usable beyond that.Only valid for ALLPRO batteries AP 100.0 P, AP 200.0 P and AP 300.0 P(C).}

Take on More with Tabless Battery Technology Designed for Landscaping, Forestry, and Construction

Overview: STIHL tabless battery technology

STIHL ALLPRO: the next LEVEL OF battery power

ALLPRO Standard Series

ALLPRO Performance Series

What are tabless cells?

What distinguishes a battery with tabless cells from a conventional lithium-ion battery?

How does a battery with tabless cells work?

More Power. Faster Charging. Longer Battery Life. That's the Advantage of Tabless Cell Technology.

Charge to 80% in 10 Minutes

Up to 60% More Power

Over 3,000 Charge Cycles

More Charge Cycles, More Power, 70-104°F, IPX5.