While most of my power tools are cordless, all my power tools are 18v; I have several 12v Makita CXT tools to add to my line of 18v tools. Before I continue, let me say that I bought this drill driver myself, I was not offered a fee for this review and so on. In short, the opinions contained herein, apart from not being scientific, are my own and my own only. My experience shows that the 12v line complements my 18v line very well. Just this summer I built two large swings for close friends andβ¦