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What is the optimal charging voltage for a car charger?

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StCarter

07/28/25 8:23pm

For car chargers, the optimal charging voltage is between 13.5-14.5V. Here are some additional details: 1. Both excessively high or low voltage can cause malfunctions. The normal voltage for a car battery should be above 12.5V, and the power generation does not differentiate between carburetor and fuel injection systems. 2. Car generators can be categorized into DC generators and AC generators. 3. Ordinary AC generators are also referred to as "silicon rectifier generators," which require the installation of a voltage regulator during use. 4. The actual charging termination voltage for sealed lead-acid batteries should be 2.4V per cell for optimal performance, corresponding to 43.2V for 36V systems and 57.6V for 48V systems.

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MacNorah

08/12/25 1:10am

I often charge my phone in the car, and voltage is actually quite crucial. The car charger connects to the 12V DC power from the cigarette lighter socket, but the output voltage to the phone should be stabilized at 5V for optimal performance. Those cheap chargers on the market often have fluctuating outputs, which can seriously damage the battery. A while ago, my phone's battery health dropped rapidly, but it improved significantly after switching to a charger with a voltage regulator chip. By the way, it's better to use the cigarette lighter socket for charging in the car rather than the USB port, as the direct power supply offers more stable voltage. Nowadays, fast chargers are trending with 9V or 12V outputs, but the phone must support the protocol—for regular devices, sticking to 5V is still the safer option.

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