USB-C Car Chargers

USB-C charging ports are becoming increasingly popular in devices such as cell phones, tablets, gaming systems, and more. However, USB-C power ports are still a rarity in all but a very few vehicles on the road today. Luckily you do not have to wait for your future car or truck to be able to charge your current USB-C devices, thanks to the simple convenience of USB-C car chargers.

What is a USB-C car charger?

Odds are that your new cell phone, tablet, or other smart device may use a USB-C port for charging and power. However, most people don’t upgrade their vehicle quite as often as they do their smart technology, so chances are that your current method of travel and commute does not offer a USB-C charging port. That said, nearly every vehicle on the road has at least one automobile auxiliary power outlet. A USB-C car charger is an adapter that takes advantage of this far more common auxiliary port, connecting and opening up to one or more female USB-C ports on the outward face of the charger.

Users can then take advantage of a USB-C car charger to plug in one or more USB-C cables and draw power for their USB-C devices directly from the automobile auxiliary power outlet. This is a very handy solution for keeping devices such as cell phones, tablets, or gaming systems charged and ready during a long commute or lengthy road trip. USB-C car chargers may also offer power options for other common devices in your vehicle such as dash cams, GPS units, and more.

What to look for in a USB-C car charger

There are a few things to consider when looking for a USB type-C car charger. First off, if you have multiple devices that require USB-C ports for power, you may want to consider a USB-C car charger with multiple ports. Some chargers may even offer more than one type of port, such as a regular USB port in addition to a USB-C port for charging multiple types of devices with varying USB compatibility. This can be especially useful if you are limited to a single automobile auxiliary power outlet.

You’ll also want to make sure that each port provides enough power to effectively charge your specific devices. Some types of USB-C devices draw more power than others, so you’ll want to consider the overall output of each port in a USB-C car charger to determine its potential for effectiveness among the devices you intend to connect.

Finally, the type of USB-C car charger you choose may also affect the speed with which your device can charge. Many USB-C car chargers are specifically rated for faster charging, providing as much as 50% battery life in as little as 30 minutes. Keep in mind however that your device itself (along with the USB-C charging cable used) must also be rated for fast charging to achieve the best results.