Car Chargers

Car chargers that keep up with modern phones

A car charger converts your car's 12V supply into the USB power your phone, dashcam or tablet expects. Older 5V-only chargers still work, but they will trickle-charge a modern phone that is simultaneously running navigation, music and a hotspot. A charger that supports fast-charging protocols is what actually gains you battery while you drive.

What to look for

Output, not just port count

Two ports sharing a small total output is slower than one port with a healthy budget. Check the per-port figure and the combined figure, and remember that both drop when every port is in use.

Charging standards your devices support

USB Power Delivery on a USB-C port is what most recent phones, tablets and laptops negotiate with. Quick Charge is common on Android phones. A charger that supports the standard your phone uses will charge quickly; one that does not will fall back to basic 5V.

Port types

USB-C is now the default on new phones in India; USB-A remains useful for dashcams, older phones and accessory cables. A mixed pair covers a family car where nobody carries the same cable.

Build and safety

Look for over-current, over-voltage and thermal protection, and a plug that grips the socket without wobbling. A charger that falls out over a speed breaker is a distraction and a bad connection.

Cable quality matters as much as the charger

A fast charger paired with a thin, unrated cable will not deliver fast charging. Use a cable rated for the current your charger can supply.

Using it well

Plug the charger in before starting a long navigation session rather than after the battery has already dropped, and unplug it when you park if your car keeps the socket live — some cars do, and a charger left in place will slowly draw current.

Where to buy

Gear Hub car chargers are sold through our official Amazon and Flipkart storefronts. Product pages here link to the current listing, and warranty registration is handled by our team in India.