Charging Your Smartphone in The Car: Do's And Don'Ts

How can you charge a smartphone in the car?

Via the cigarette lighter:
If you buy a car charger with a USB port that you can plug into the cigarette lighter, charging is a breeze.
You do, however, need a current of at least 2 amperes to charge your smartphone easily. The cigarette lighter can do this without a problem, but it's a point to watch when you buy a car charger. So check the packaging.
 

Via wireless charging:
The latest car models increasingly include wireless charging technology. Sometimes as a tray or a drawer, in the central console or under the armrest. So you no longer have to bother with cables. You just place your smartphone in the tray (provided it is suitable for wireless charging).
Every car manufacture may market their own variant, but they all meet the Qi standard. If your smartphone is compatible, then you can charge it without any problem.
 

There are all sorts of general tips going around to prolong the lifespan of (smartphone) batteries. For instance, fully charging and emptying is not recommended and you have to keep an eye on the ambient temperature.
 
There are also a number of specific points worth noting when charging your smartphone in the car.
 
1. Have you plugged your smartphone charger into the cigarette lighter? Don't forget to unplug it promptly if you are in a traffic jam and you have switched off your engine. In small cars and/or with old batteries, you may have problems starting off again after just half an hour – especially in the winter.
 
2. Make sure that the charging cables that you use to plug into the USB port, for instance, are in good condition and of good quality. An option that is always safe: use charging cables of the same brand as your smartphone, rather than a cheaper alternative from a generic manufacturer. That way, you can be certain that the current that your phone can cope with is respected and your smartphone won't be overloaded.
 
3. Read the manufacturer's instructions for use carefully, because every battery operates slightly differently. In addition, only use the original charger. After all, it was developed specifically for your device, so you can be sure that you are charging your device in the best possible way.
 
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