What is the maximum power output of a car cigarette lighter?

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LaRachel
07/29/25 6:14pm
Car cigarette lighter sockets can output a maximum power of no more than 150W. Since the voltage after the car starts is generally around 14V, according to P=UI, you only need to know the maximum current of the cigarette lighter socket. Here is the relevant introduction: Definition: The cigarette lighter is a device in a car. In the traditional sense, the cigarette lighter draws power from the car's power source to heat an electric heating unit such as a metal heating plate or wire, providing a flame source for lighting cigarettes. Function: With the development of cars and changing needs, the cigarette lighter interface can usually be configured with a car inverter to charge mobile electronic devices, etc. The center elastic head of the interface is the positive pole, and the side clips are the negative poles. The power supply is directly connected to the car battery, with the same current and power as the battery.
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