How do I choose the right car charger?
Choose a car charger
Looking for a car charger? When choosing one, ask yourself the following questions:
- Do you want to fast charge your smartphone?
- Do you want to charge multiple devices at the same?
- Do you want to charge your smartphone wirelessly?
- Which charging cable do you need?
Different car chargers
- For the iPhone 14 and older
- Charges about 50% in 30 minutes
- With extra sturdy nylon cable
- For the iPhone 15 or newer models and all smartphones from other brands
- Charges about 50% in 30 minutes
- With extra sturdy nylon cable
Do you want to fast charge your smartphone?
Do you want to fast charge your smartphone on the go before you get to your destination? Your Samsung S series, other new Android smartphone, or iPhone 8 or newer support fast charging via Power Delivery. With this, your smartphone charger up to 50% within half an hour. With a standard car charger, this takes 2 times longer. Do you have a Samsung A series or Motorola smartphone? Use a USB car charger that supports Quick Charge fast charging.
Do you want to charge multiple devices?
Do you also want to charge your navigation system or Bluetooth speaker on the go in addition to your smartphone? With a car charger with multiple ports, you can charge these devices at the same time. That way, the battery of your navigation system or other device is never empty. Are you going on a weekend trip with multiple people? The person in the passenger seat can charge their smartphone at the same time via the second port of the car charger. This way, you both arrive at your destination with charged battery.
Do you want to charge your smartphone wirelessly?
Don't you want to struggle with cables in your smartphone and do you prefer to charge wirelessly on the go? All smartphones from the Samsung S series and iPhone 8 and newer models support wireless charging. If you place your smartphone in the phone mount with wireless charging, it starts charging right away. Do you have an iPhone 12 or 13? A phone mount with MagSafe charger is a useful choice. You do need a car charger and cable to charge wirelessly.
Which charging cable do you need?
To charge on the go, you have to connect a charging cable to the car charger and your smartphone. You can fast charge your iPhone 14 or older models with a USB-C to Lightning cable. Or charge it more slowly with a USB-A to Lightning cable. For your new Android smartphone or iPhone 15 or newer models, you need a USB-A or USB-C to USB-C cable. Sturdy nylon cables last longer than plastic charging cables.
