The battery will come in original box in bag with factory stickers on charge ports. You will need to activate it with a charger before it will show bars on the light meeter. Thats how they come from the factory. So never charged. 2023 and 2024 build dates based on serial numbers. The MX FUEL? REDLITHIUM? CP203 (CP3.0) battery pack provides you with all the power and runtime you need for jobs where weight and mobility are critical. MX FUEL? REDLITHIUM? is the hardest working, most reliable power for equipment. This battery pack delivers fade-free power, running cool, even through heavy applications. REDLINK? Intelligence allows the battery to communicate with MX FUEL? equipment in application to optimize performance. This lithium-ion battery is capable of fully charging in as few as 45 minutes. An onboard fuel gauge displays remaining charge with the push of a button. Thick rubber overmold provides protection for the battery if dropped. An integrated carry handle makes transport easy. This battery fits all MX FUEL? Equipment.