Ryobi’s new PCG043 18V ONE+ Power Source & Charger is listed at $59.97 on ryobitools.com, and it turns an 18V ONE+ battery you already own into a USB charging station for phones, tablets and other small devices. The same USB-C port also works in reverse, so it can charge a battery. Tool Craze, a tool news site, reports it as available in October 2026. Prices here are US prices; the sources give no Canadian price or Canadian retailers, so check ryobitools.ca and Home Depot Canada.

What does the PCG043 do?

Ryobi calls it a 2-in-1 power source and 18V ONE+ charger. According to Ryobi and the two trade sites that covered it, OPE Plus and Tool Craze, the unit has two ports:

  • USB-C: 60W maximum, bi-directional. Power flows out to a device, or in from an external charger to refill the battery.
  • USB-A: 10W maximum output, for older cables with the rectangular plug.

A built-in stand props up a phone or tablet while it charges. There is a lighted on/off button and status lights that show charging when a battery is being filled. A 4 ft USB-C cable rated for 60W is included. Ryobi lists phones, tablets, smart watches, cameras and drones as supported devices.

Does it include a battery?

No. Batteries are sold separately, and Ryobi says any 18V ONE+ battery works with the unit. For scale, Ryobi’s own page lists the 18V ONE+ 4Ah battery (PBP004) at $89.00 and the 2Ah battery (PBP003) at $49.97 at the time we read it, so a first time buyer should budget for a battery on top of the $59.97. Ryobi gives a 3 year manufacturer warranty, according to Tool Craze.

How is it different from older Ryobi power sources?

Tool Craze describes it as a new iteration of Ryobi’s earlier 18V power sources and does not compare the specs. The two notable details in the sources are the 60W bi-directional USB-C port and the ability to charge a battery through that port. Ryobi’s product page does not list a charging rate or kit contents in its specification tabs, so the figures above come from the trade coverage.

Who it suits

  • Tradespeople already on 18V ONE+: a spare battery can keep a phone charged through a long day. Check how much capacity you are willing to take from tool batteries.
  • Homeowners preparing for outages: it gives phones and tablets a power path from batteries you already own. It is not a substitute for a larger power station, since the output is capped at 60W.
  • Newcomers to ONE+: you need a battery as well, which raises the cost above $59.97.
  • Travellers and campers: the built-in stand and USB-C port are handy. Confirm the battery is allowed where you travel.
  • Crew buyers: one unit per truck is a low cost add on, with a 3 year warranty claimed by Tool Craze’s report.

What should you check next?

Look at the Ryobi page for any update to the specification tab, then compare the Canadian price at ryobitools.ca and Home Depot Canada. Ryobi has not stated runtime figures for phones or tablets in the sources we read.