Cordless Vacuum Cleaners
Kärcher cordless vacuums offer powerful suction and extended runtimes. Our 2-in-1 ultralight design easily converts to a hand vacuum.

Our best cordless stick vacuum cleaners for the home
These top-notch stick vacs are loaded with advanced technology to offer serious cleaning power in an ultralight cordless design. For increased versatility, they also easily convert to a handheld vacuum in mere seconds.

Bagless cyclonic system delivers consistent suction power to thoroughly clean household surfaces.

Washable EPA 12 filter captures dust, dirt, mites and micro particles, as well as larger items like pet hair.

2-in-1 design (cordless stick vacuum cleaner + handheld vacuum) provides versatile cleaning of floors, upholstery, car interiors and more.

180° Swiveling motorized floor brush easily navigates around objects.

The lithium-ion battery delivers up to 60 minutes of vacuuming in Energy Saving mode (see table below).

Slim vacuum body allows you to reach difficult areas, such as under beds and furniture.

Light weight and easy to use, weighs only 4.8 pounds (2.7 pounds in hand vac mode). Perfect for cleaning overhead.

Upholstery and crevice nozzles included for even more uses - easily clean windowsills, baseboards, curtains, sofas, chairs and more!

Includes freestanding base for upright storage and charging – no need to drill holes in your wall.




See the ultra lightweight VC 4s Premium in action
The VC 4s Premium is an ideal lightweight (less than five pounds) vacuum for everday cleaning, no matter the floor type or upholstery material. It's so easy to hold and use, your regular vacuum may see a lot less action!
Once you've finished your floor cleaning and other indoor cleanup, head out to the garage and give your cars a quick clean (without having to drag heavy equipment or cords around!) – vacuuming has never been this quick and convenient!
Reviews: See what others are saying about the VC 4i Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Good Housekeeping US
"Best Lightweight Stick Vacuum"
"Weighing in at just four pounds, this Karcher cordless model gets the job done without expending much effort or sacrificing any features."
Living a Fit and Full Life
"It's a terrific vacuum for those with allergies as it truly removes an amazing amount of dust and debris from surfaces ... I absolutely love that it's cordless ... and that it can operate as a hand vac or a stick vac."
The Kitchn
"The Best Stick Vacuums, According to the Best Experts"
What's New Dr. Frank? CBS, Washington DC
"Very light weight and the thing that’s amazing about it, is the suction. People are amazed about how much suction it actually [has]."
What can I clean with a Kärcher cordless vacuum cleaner?
Comparison Chart for Kärcher Cordless Stick Vacuums
Stick Vacuum Type
VC 4s
Cordless 2-in-1
VC 4s Premium
Cordless 2-in-1
VC 4i (discontinued)
Cordless 2-in-1
Number of Cyclones
VC 4s
2
VC 4s Premium
2
VC 4i (discontinued)
1
Running Time (fully charged battery, see chart below)
VC 4s
Up to 60 mins
VC 4s Premium
Up to 60 mins
VC 4i (discontinued)
Up to 60 mins
Battery Type, Voltage
VC 4s
Li-Ion, 18-volt
VC 4s Premium
Li-Ion, 18-volt
VC 4i (discontinued)
Li-Ion, 18-volt
Motor Type
VC 4s
Brushless
VC 4s Premium
Brushless
VC 4i (discontinued)
Brushless
Filter
VC 4s
EPA 12, washable
VC 4s Premium
EPA 12, washable
VC 4i (discontinued)
EPA 12, washable
Dust Collection
VC 4s
Bagless
VC 4s Premium
Bagless
VC 4i (discontinued)
Bagless
Dust Container Capacity (liters)
VC 4s
0.3
VC 4s Premium
0.3
VC 4i (discontinued)
0.2
One Click to Empty Dust
VC 4s
Yes
VC 4s Premium
Yes
VC 4i (discontinued)
No
Weight (without accessories)
VC 4s
2.7 pounds
VC 4s Premium
2.7 pounds
VC 4i (discontinued)
2.2 pounds
Weight (when used as stick vacuum)
VC 4s
4.8 pounds
VC 4s Premium
4.8 pounds
VC 4i (discontinued)
4.3 pounds
Floor Nozzle with Powered Brush Roll
VC 4s
Yes
VC 4s Premium
Yes
VC 4i (discontinued)
Yes
Premium Floor Nozzle with Soft Brush Roll
VC 4s
No
VC 4s Premium
Yes
VC 4i (discontinued)
No
Upholstery Nozzle
VC 4s
Yes
VC 4s Premium
Yes
VC 4i (discontinued)
Yes
Crevice Nozzle with Brush
VC 4s
Yes
VC 4s Premium
Yes
VC 4i (discontinued)
Yes
Base Station Type
VC 4s
Charging and storage
VC 4s Premium
Charging and storage
VC 4i (discontinued)
Non-charging, storage only
Body Color
VC 4s
Yellow
VC 4s Premium
White
VC 4i (discontinued)
Yellow
Sound Power Level
VC 4s
79 dB
VC 4s Premium
79 dB
VC 4i (discontinued)
83 dB
Warranty
VC 4s
3 Year Limited
VC 4s Premium
3 Year Limited
VC 4i (discontinued)
3 Year Limited
Included in Rapid Exchange Program
VC 4s
Yes
VC 4s Premium
Yes
VC 4i (discontinued)
Yes
MSRP
VC 4s
$299.99
VC 4s Premium
$319.99
VC 4i (discontinued)
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Part Number
VC 4s
VC 4s Premium
VC 4i (discontinued)
How long will the Kärcher VC 4s and VC 4s Premium run on a full charge?
The battery-powered VC 4s and VC 4s Premium run up to 60 minutes between charges, based on the selected power setting and configuration. Please refer to the chart below for approximate run times.
Power Mode
Energy Saving
Configuration
Hand Vac
Approximate Run Time
60 minutes
Power Mode
Energy Saving
Configuration
Stick Vac
Approximate Run Time
40 minutes
Power Mode
Medium
Configuration
Hand Vac
Approximate Run Time
30 minutes
Power Mode
Medium
Configuration
Stick Vac
Approximate Run Time
25 minutes
Power Mode
High
Configuration
Hand Vac
Approximate Run Time
12 minutes
Power Mode
High
Configuration
Stick Vac
Approximate Run Time
11 minutes
Accessories for the VC 4s and VC 4s Premium
Need a replacement filter or charger for your VC 4s or VC 4s Premium? Looking for optional accessories to clean cars, beds and other areas? We're got you covered!
Why choose Kärcher cordless vacuums?

