In-Vehicle Battery Chargers

Top up your 18V tool batteries between camps. These chargers plug into a 12V or 24V socket and charge while you drive, so you arrive with a full battery.

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About In-Vehicle Battery Chargers

A tool battery that charges on the drive means the fridge, the lights and the Starlink Mini keep running for as long as the trip lasts. Pick your battery brand above, or use the Battery platform filter, to see only the versions that fit.

Two types

  • Auto Charger: 2A charging for 18–20V batteries from a 12–24V socket. Made for Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Ryobi ONE+, AEG, Ozito/Einhell and HiKOKI.
  • Balanced Auto Charger: 3A balanced charging for faster top-ups, from a 12–24V socket. Made for Makita, Milwaukee and DeWalt.

Tips

  • Charge with the engine running, or from a dual-battery system, so you don't flatten the starting battery.
  • Run one battery at camp while another charges in the vehicle, and you'll always have a fresh one.

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Before you buy

  • Tool battery not included. Each version fits the 18–20V slide-on batteries of the brand in its name.
  • Shipping is free within Australia when your Off-Grid Power items total over $200. They ship from our Australian warehouse partner, usually within one business day, and aren't available for pickup from our Marcoola showroom.

Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Ryobi, AEG, Ozito, Einhell and HiKOKI are trade marks of their respective owners. These are aftermarket products, made to fit those batteries but not made, approved or endorsed by the battery brands.

Questions

Can I charge with the engine off?

You can, but it draws from the vehicle's battery. Unless you have a dual-battery system, charge with the engine running so you don't flatten the starting battery.

Will it work in a 24V truck?

Yes. Both chargers run on 12–24V sockets.

What's the difference between the two?

The Auto Charger charges at 2A. The Balanced Auto Charger charges at 3A and balances the cells, so it tops up faster. It's made for Makita, Milwaukee and DeWalt batteries.

How long does a charge take?

It depends on the battery size and how flat it is. Bigger batteries (higher Ah) take longer, and the 3A Balanced Auto Charger is quicker than the 2A Auto Charger.

Are batteries included?

No. Each charger fits the 18–20V batteries of the brand in its name. Pick yours above.

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