Rating of chargers for car batteries 2021: reviews, five best models

Reviews for car chargers

Review 1

To equip my garage with the latest technology, a year ago I bought and installed an intelligent charger for a WESTER CH 15 car battery. I initially liked the model both in design and functionality. And when I found out at what a good price it was being sold, there was no doubt left.

I was pleased with the choice. The quality of work is impeccable!

Andrey.

Review 2

I bought a compact and inexpensive Orion-Vympel 32 at the beginning of winter last year. As soon as severe frosts set in and the battery began to have difficulty cranking the starter, I removed the battery over the weekend and charged it at home. On Monday morning the car started up like new!

Dmitriy.

Review 3

This morning my neighbor's car wouldn't start. I offered him my Bosh C7 starter and charger - Cool device!!! We plugged it in, stood there for a while, had a smoke (7-8 minutes) and started it up with a bang.

Victor.

Review 4

My battery has finally become unusable. But I still hope to go this summer. I bought a Caliber charger and connected it to the battery, hoping to accumulate some capacity. But the device cannot be fooled; charging continued for only 20-30 seconds, and then the automation switched to charge saving mode. Apparently it's time to change the battery, but the charger works well!

Alexei.

Review 5

I have been using the Ctek M 300 charger for 2 winters already. I am completely satisfied with the device. For the winter, I select the support mode and put the battery on charge at night. In the morning 100% capacity! There are no problems starting the car in cold weather.

Maksim.

Review 6

Last year I bought a FUBAG MICRO. Extended battery life over the course of a year. A wonderful machine gun. Paid for itself many times over.

Vlad.

Review 7

Kedr-Auto is the optimal device for charging the battery. Of course, it does not shine with style and design, but it does its job properly. Simple and clear, you don’t need to do anything fancy, everything is done automatically. And the price is minimal!

Oleg.

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Dmitry Seregin December 28, 2018

Published in: Useful tips and car devices

Tags: Chargers

TOP 7 best chargers for car batteries

We invite you to pay attention to the following models of chargers, which have good characteristics and have many positive user reviews:

• Bosch C7;
• Vympel 37;
• PATRIOT BCI-10A;
• Aurora Sprint-6;
• KEDR-AUTO-10;
• CTEK MXS 3.8;
• FUBAG MICRO 80/12.

We will tell you about each device in detail, indicating the advantages and disadvantages, as well as prices today.

Bosch C7

The device of the German company is intended for charging 12 and 24 V car batteries of various types in automatic mode. The device is housed in a sealed housing and is protected from moisture. The charger is controlled by just one button, all information about the operation of the device can be seen thanks to the LEDs. The manufacturer has provided for hanging the device, which is very convenient to use. The device has the following operating modes: charging motorcycle and car batteries, charging AGM and cold batteries, regeneration, charging 24-volt batteries, power source mode.

Price: 5,700-6,619 rub.

pros

• charging 12 and 24 V batteries;
• full automation;
• the device is provided for hanging;
• acts as a power source.

Minuses

• The charging current when used with 24 V batteries is quite low.

I trusted a well-known brand. The charger suits me quite well, I have a 12 V battery. If you need a 24 V one, I would not recommend this device, it’s rather weak. It’s a pity that there is no ammeter, it feels like I’m missing something. Overall, the device is of high quality and works well.

charger for car battery Bosch C7

Vympel 37

The pulse charger is made of impact-resistant plastic and is small in size and weight. The device is designed for charging 12-volt batteries of various types. The device also copes with completely dead batteries. Thanks to the built-in measuring instruments, as well as a digital display, the user receives all the necessary information about the operation of the device. Those who do not intend to manually set the necessary parameters can select automatic mode.

Cost: 2,320-2,742 rubles.

pros

• presence of an informative display;
• overheat protection;
• the ability to use the device to charge other devices;
• auto mode.

Minuses

• very thin wires;
• Charging is turned off manually.

Great charger! Performs its functions. I recharged car batteries for all my relatives. Easily charges from scratch, that is, completely dead batteries. Cheap chargers are not capable of all this. The only thing is that the wires had to be changed to 1.5, they are too thin in design, and the crocodiles are not particularly pleasing.

charger for car battery Vympel 37

PATRIOT BCI-10A

The Patriot BCI-10A charger will definitely not get lost in your garage, as it has a bright orange color. The device charges 6 and 12 V batteries and features the simplest controls and well-thought-out display. The charging current is smoothly regulated manually. The manufacturer made the device in a metal case, equipped it with protection against overheating and short circuit, as well as an automatic shutdown function.

Price: 1,313-1,870 rub.

pros

• good build quality;
• functionality;
• electronic control;
• protection against overheating and incorrect connection;
• convenient handle for transportation;
• ammeter.

Minuses

• not found.

I liked this charger for its price and functionality, since it can charge not only car batteries, it is also suitable for a motorcycle, and the ammeter allows you to monitor the current supply. A built-in charge indicator helps you determine when the battery is charged. There are two charging modes: fast and gentle. I recommend!

charger for car battery PATRIOT BCI-10A

Aurora Sprint-6

The device is considered intelligent thanks to microprocessor control. The device is valued among car owners for its ease of use - you just need to set the desired voltage, 6 or 12 V, connect the device to the battery with terminals and plug it into the network. The charger will do the rest itself. Aurora Sprint-6 is capable of restoring even a severely discharged battery (from 1.5 V). The device itself controls the process and protects the battery from increased current and overheating.

Cost: from 3,100 rub.

pros

• regenerates batteries;
• high protection class;
• auto mode.

Minuses

• not found.

The charger is fully automatic, 7-speed. It has two modes - 6V and 12V. I liked it - no hassle: I connected the terminals, plugged it into the outlet, selected the mode and that's it! I recommend!

charger for car battery Aurora Sprint-6

KEDR-AUTO-10

The domestically produced charger Kedr-Auto-10 differs significantly from the above-described models in its budget price. However, despite this, the product has decent functionality and excellent workmanship. Among the operating modes, I would like to specifically mention accelerated battery charging and desulfation. Even a beginner in this matter can handle operating the device, especially since there are detailed instructions.

Price: 1,675-1,800 rub.

pros

• high degree of protection;
• pre-start mode;
• built-in ammeter.

Minuses

• It is not possible to manually adjust the current.

The battery in my car is far from new; it discharges quite quickly, especially in cold weather. The salesperson in the store recommended KEDR-AUTO-10. A good thing! What I like most is the accelerated charging, it has already helped me out so many times. I recommend!

charger for car battery KEDR-AUTO-10

CTEK MXS 3.8

The main feature of CTEK MXS 3.8 is the ability to use at low temperatures in winter (down to -20°C). The durable housing provides excellent protection for the product from dust and moisture. The manufacturer did not forget about protecting the device from voltage surges, as well as other negative factors. In addition to the automatic mode, there is a manual adjustment of the current strength.

Cost: 8,590-8,715 rub.

pros

• can be used at temperatures -20°C to +50°C;
• good equipment (crocodile cable, cable with terminal, bag-case);
• automatic shutdown;
• high protection class of the device.

Minuses

• no pre-charging;
• overcharge.

Great device! It works fine, although it gets a little warm, but not critical. I liked the manufacturer’s equipment: the “crocodiles”, the terminals, and the cover. It is, of course, a little expensive, but I hope that the device will last for many years.

charger for car battery CTEK MXS 3.8

FUBAG MICRO 80/12

Technology does not stand still, and we have before us another smart device used to charge various batteries. Fubag MICRO 80/12 is noticeably compact, which does not at all affect the functionality of the device. The charging current is adjustable within 1-4 A, there is a full automatic mode and LED indication. There are different types of charger connections possible; the kit includes everything you need for this.

Price: 2,900-4,090 rub.

pros

• smart device;
• charges different types of batteries (AGM, GEL, WET);
• good equipment (terminals, cigarette lighter socket).

Minuses

• small charging current.

Just wonderful! For a fairly reasonable amount of money, advanced charging. I put on the terminals, plugged the plug into a 220V socket, pressed the mode selection button once - that’s it, then it will do everything itself.

charger for car battery FUBAG MICRO 80/12