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CTEK Recommends Tips for a Hassle-Free Road Trip This Fourth of July
How can travelers prepare and ensure their vehicle is ready to go when they are and avoid vehicle breakdown? According to global vehicle charging specialists, CTEKShort journeys to and from work or vehicles that have not been used for some time mean millions of motorists could have a seriously discharged battery, increasing the risk of vehicle breakdown and risking costly damage to long term on the battery.
To keep your car battery fully charged for that Fourth of July road trip, CTEK's CS FREE® offers four products in one portable unit: a battery charger, an adaptive booster, a high-tech power bank, and a smart maintainer. In addition, CTEK offers tips for peace of mind during any road trip:
Charge before you go
Use the CS FREE® to charge your battery fully and in tip-top condition before leaving the house, especially if you haven't used your vehicle for a while or are only using it for short trips.
It takes 12.2 to 12.6 volts of battery power just to start the car, so fast driving in urban areas will drain the battery because the alternator won't have the time or capacity to replace that charge. Additionally, a stationary vehicle can lose 0.1 volts of energy each month just by being parked, especially if your parked vehicle is equipped with an alarm system, trip computer, remote locking, or other electronic system.
But even if you use your car regularly, driving will only charge your battery to about 80% of its capacity. To charge it to 100%, you will still need an efficient battery charger. Simply plug the CS FREE® into a power outlet or other power source, and this smart battery charger will check your battery's charge level and fully recharge it before your trip.
Got a dead battery? Use adaptive boost to restart
The CS FREE® is completely portable, so you never have to worry about running out of battery again.
Simply charge the CS FREE® before you leave home and it will hold its charge for up to a year. Then, if you find yourself stranded, the CS FREE® uses patented adaptive supercharging technology to smoothly and safely provide enough charge to get you going again in about 15 minutes.
This is completely safe for your vehicle's electronics, unlike most traditional boosters or starters which provide a large burst of power to effectively jump-start the battery, risking damage to the vehicle's electronics.
Stay connected
The CS FREE® is not just a battery charger; This is a high-tech power bank with USB-A and USB-C ports to charge mobile phones, tablets, cameras and other devices while you're on the go. This means you don't have to worry about draining your vehicle's battery, especially if you're parked or stuck in stationary traffic.
Add the optional CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL and you’ll never run out of power. The CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL CHARGING KIT allows you to charge your CS FREE®’s internal battery using only solar energy. You can also use it to power the CS FREE® without connecting to a power outlet, so you can charge and maintain your vehicle’s battery wherever you are. The CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL CHARGING KIT pairs perfectly with the CS FREE®. It provides fast and reliable solar power so you can charge or even independently power your CS FREE® wherever you take it.
Charge smartly
Charging your car battery at least once a month extends its life by up to three times. So it makes perfect sense to implement a regular battery maintenance routine. And since a battery failure can damage or compromise a vehicle's electronic components, a smart charger like the CS FREE® is most certainly a worthwhile investment.
CTEK products are available in the United States through a network of detailed inventory lists on the CTEK website www.smartercharger.com
About CTEK
- Established in Dalarna, SwedenCTEK is the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions.
- CTEK offers a range of products from 12V and 24V battery chargers to electric vehicle charging solutions. CTEK’s e-mobility solutions range from individual electric vehicle chargers to larger commercial and corporate installations with multiple charging stations, which require load balancing and integrate seamlessly with monitoring and payment equipment.
- CTEK products are sold through a carefully selected global network of distributors and retailers: as original equipment; supplied to more than 50 of the world's leading automobile manufacturers; and through charging station operators, landowners and other organizations/individuals providing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- CTEK prides itself on its unique culture based on a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to supporting the transition to greener mobility, adhering to industry-leading ESG standards.
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