The Metro 12 Volt Stainless Steel Hand Vac is ideal for quick cleanups The Vac n Go 12 Volt Hand Vac plugs into the cigarette lighter or 12 volt outlet in your vehicle. It's the ultimate in convenience for anyone living in an apartment or condo. Clean up crumbs and small messes quickly with this ultralight-weight vacuum with a .5 horsepower motor. At only 3 pounds, you can pull the 12 Volt Hand Vac out at a moment's notice without a lot of fuss. The Metro 12 volt Hand Vac is excellent for maintenance and quick cleaning during the work week. It features an attractive Stainless Steel finish, 12 volt motor, 10 ft. cord, 1/2 horsepower motor, Pik-All Nozzle, Dust Brush, and Crevice Tool. Although a great machine, If you have 110 volts available, even with a long extension cord, the VM6BS500 is the way to go. Nothing beats the 500 watts of power that it offers.