Which CTEK Charger Do I Need?

[@pebjr6621]

I have 3 CTEK models, the MXS 5.0, the US7002, and the US 0.8 chargers. I use them for different applications and they all work great. Thanks CTEK!

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like you've got most applications covered.

[@overlandi5056]

We use the Pro 25S. Without doubt, it is an amazing charger. In our view, CTEK are simply the best chargers.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Thank you for your feedback! That's great to hear :)

[@orfeous]

That seems like a good one! Powerful.

[@MegaMare87]

I love CTEK! I use MXS 5.0 test&charge

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Another great option that didn't make it to the list for this video! Thank you :)

[@davidlevin1541]

My beloved CTEK is no more, caps swelled up and other components failed. Bought Victron.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for your feedback! ☺ We want every customer’s experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. CTEK are the worlds leading manufacturer in battery charging solutions, meaning quality is very important to us. Our products are the result of continuous extensive investment in quality. Thank you for sharing and have a nice day! ☺

[@jjiacobucci]

BS replyfrom CTECK. Worthless words. @@CTEKBatteryChargers

[@hanzo52]

😂😂😂 Did a robot write this reply? ​@@CTEKBatteryChargers

[@popcorny11]

Hi Ctek, Is it accurate to say that CS Free is both a battery tender and booster in one? If so, does this mean I can plug it into the wall to my classic car during winter storage, and it operates like CS One.. and then also bring it along in the car as an emergency jump starter if the car dies? Would I need an app to operate it or does it have physical buttons and all functions can be activated manually? Thanks

[@fauveride]

Just ordered cs one for my ducati. hope my lithium and lead acid batteries charged well!

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

We hope so as well!

[@Ray-ki6fs]

I've used my CTEK MSX 5.0 a handful of times since I purchased it a few years back, the last few times I noticed the mode button wouldn't always cycle around the options when depressed very easily. However a recent need to use the charger and the mode button now doesn't cycle at all. It clicks, but no cycling of options. I obviously googled the problem and it seems the tactile switch (mode button) is prone to failure as others have managed to either replace the switch or seemingly spray the switch with contact cleaner. Now I know the the unit is sealed, so any self repair will cause damage to the case, but what assurance can you provide me if I was to purchase a replacement unit, that this new MXS 5.0 will not experience the same problem a few years down the line?

[@sekibulja-fu3bv]

Ive been using Ctek Mxs5.0 for years and they have been great, but 3 years ago my first Ctek just stopped working. I went to Halfords store and i purchased new one. It only lasted 2 years. Again i bough another new one same model Mxs 5.0 and it stopped working yesterday after two and half years of use. This particullar model has 5 years warranty. I went to Halfords shop to ask if they could repair it or replace for new one but been told i needed to contact Ctek directlly. I have sent already two emails but no reply. I now have two non working Ctek chargers that are around 3 years old, still in warranty period obody seems to care to help me.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear if you had a negative experience with us. We want every customer’s experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. Please contact us at support.ctek.com/ or e-mail us at [e-mail] so we can help you from there. Have a nice day! 😊

[@harryberry474]

Are these chargers the current line? I am looking for a new battery charger and am still seeing the MULTI US 7002 chargers being sold and researching I see reviews for the US 7002 as old as 10 years ago. My question is about the MULTI US 7002 charger...is it still in production or has it been discontinued? If it's been discontinued what is it's current equivalent ?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! This video is focusing on chargers currently available in Europe, which in some cases differ to North America. The MULTI US 7002 is available in North America only :) We are working on creating another video focusing on North American chargers.

[@orfeous]

Thinking of upgrading from my trustworthy old MXS5.0 the first version. I have a 74Ah car lead acid battery. What would be the best for me? Can i choose one of theese chargers? Everyone will work?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Most of the chargers in this video will work for you (check the Ah range), but they differ in terms of power and features. For the ultimate upgrade we'd recommend the CS ONE (available in Europe) with APTO technology and polarity free clamps. Otherwise you could also go for the CT5 TIME TO GO or the MXS 10. If you want to have both a battery charger and an adaptive booster in the same unit you could also go for the CS FREE :)

[@nocnymarek7645]

Is CS one right choice for gel akus? Not AGM but gel.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 Yes you can use it with gel batteries. Have a great day! ☺

[@DennisBrownlee-z2t]

Hi, i'm looking to get the MXS 5.0 for a 2019 VW Tiguan that as the stop / start feature. Car is only 5 years old and this is the 2nd battery.......and already seemingly in "poor" condition according to a service done yesterday. Can I ask - IF I buy the cable that permits charging via the cigarette lighter point inside the car - does that still allow ALL of the features on the charger to be utilised and not just the charging aspect. Thankyou

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Yes, you should be able to use the features of the MXS 5.0 through the cigarette lighter point, as long as it stays "live" even when the ignition is off. This differs between different car models.

[@onnieraycar]

Does the CS Free have desulfation and recond/destratification features for charging?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 The CS FREE does not have desulphation or recond. If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺

[@sunnyboat777]

When will CS One be available in the US?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! We do not have a date for if/when the CS ONE will be available in the US.

[@paolopetrilli6746]

Which one do I buy for a PHEV...with Start/Stop..?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for reaching out! 😊 It will depend a bit on the size of the battery. Our Product Selector Tool will help you find the right charger for you: www.ctek.com/uk/battery-chargers-12v-24v Have a nice day! 😊

[@ConciergeMed]

To confirm please, the MXS 5 is good for small motorcycle batteries yes? If so, why would we want the Powersport model which costs more and do less than MXS 5? Also, will the MXS work on either a lead acid battery or lithium battery if you say it works on “motorcycles “?? Thanks.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for reaching out! 😊 The MXS 5 will handle motorcycle batteries very well. The Powersport model can charge lithium batteries which the MXS 5 can't. Have a nice day! 😊

[@ConciergeMed]

@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thank you. Also, as the MXS is 5amp, can it work on batteries that are less than 5amp say 1 or 2amp smaller batteries and auto reduce the amperage? I need to know what “Motorcycle “ Mode does to the amperage please as the CTEK website doesn’t refer to this. Thanks.

[@managersamuel]

Update the chargers to have Bluetooth and app support . And put a tactile switch to disconnect the Bluetooth if need be. Also let every new charger be capable of charging lithium batteries and give us variable voltages, for various types of batteries.. Maybe low and high

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

When it comes to Bluetooth, app support and charging lithium batteries, the CS ONE is the one for you! Thank you for your feedback :)

[@overlandi5056]

@@CTEKBatteryChargers I agree, Bluetooth interaction would be a huge benefit.

[@oneonlynono]

For a Used Cars Sales Workshop using all Type of Batteries Normal , AGM , GEL and for Mainly Hybrid Cars , which one would you Recommend with Fast Charging ( i mean the Recharge as Fast as possible ) ? Please

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! For professional workshop equipment you can read more here: www.ctek.com/uk/ctek-pro-battery-support

[@nishantnanda8404]

I mainly need a maintainer/charger for my present and future motorcycles. But occasionally i would like to use it on my regular car too. Can the powersport charger be used as a maintanace for regular car batteries?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! The CT5 POWERSPORT is recommended for batteries between 5-25Ah in size. If your car batteries are slightly bigger than that, it would still work, even though the charging would be slow. If you have larger batteries we would recommend a different model. If both your motorcycle and car batteries are of some lead-acid type, you could go for the MXS 3.8 or MXS 5.0 which feature both motorcycle and car modes, or the CS ONE which will adapt its charging algorithm based on the battery.

[@nishantnanda8404]

@@CTEKBatteryChargers thank you for the promt response !

[@rvarm21]

Can you use the ignition for updating maps for example with a mxs5.0 charger?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for reaching out! It's hard to tell and it would mostly depend on the current draw from the updating. Please check with the vehicle manufacturer how big of a charger would be needed. Have a nice day!

[@zureai]

I bought a cheaper NOCO charger… works just as well and I got extra money left over for gas…

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for your feedback! :) We want every customer’s experience to be the best possible, and we work hard to make sure that happens. As such, our prices reflect the premium products we offer. CTEK are the worlds leading manufacturer in battery charging solutions, meaning quality is very important to us. Our products are the result of continuous extensive investment in quality. Thank you for sharing and have a nice day! :)

[@ntech722]

My ctek charger stop working years ago . Not very good product. Rather by a reg 4 am battery tender . Plus I bought mine on Amazon and when it stop working I called the company and since wasn’t bought from factory there’s no warranty

[@SholaBaby]

Hello CTEK Team, What about about CTEK PRO120? Can I use it for ECU coding / programming session of my BMW X5 E70 series car? Or is it too much? My battery is AGM 90Ah size. I am having a CS FREE already but I don't think it is suitable to be used as a constant power supply stabilizer during ECU coding and programming. Thank you. Regards.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for reaching out! 😊 It is hard to tell without knowing the power usage of such coding and I would advise asking BMW on the power consumption during ECU Coding. Have a nice day! 😊

[@SholaBaby]

@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thank you very much for the response. I have read many times that it is Ideally 100AMP @14.4v, flat. One of the reasons why I thought PRO120 might ideal for such a task. Would I be right? Coding usually needs less power usage, it just have to be consistent and steady, BimmerCode recommends nothing less than 30A @ 13.6V but programming is the main power gulping of the two actions. Regards, Shola.

[@EastWood2004]

I have been using msx5 during lock down period. I found the msx5 is not suitable for feb type batteries so I bought another one called ct5 start/stop. I didn’t know ctek has so many different chargers.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for your feedback! The MXS 5.0 will still work very well for an EFB battery but the CT5 start/stop will optimize the charging even further for an EFB battery. Have a nice day! 😊

[@l...]

What is best one for extreme heat engine bay in hot climates

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for reaching out! 😊 All of our chargers are tested to ensure they can handle hot climates as well. However we do not recommenced leaving any of our chargers under a closed bonnet or in a small space.

[@abagnalejr123]

"We also don't offer local support in the UK, it's based in Sweden. And we only do support on chargers 10A or above due to the cost of repair more often than not exceeding the cost of a similar modern charger." Recognize that statement? You should, you sent it to me 2 days ago. Buyers beware: There are numerous teardown videos on KZbin, appearing to show very low end and poorly fitted components, concealed inside a shiny, sealed enclosure, with the words “designed & developed in Sweden” proudly printed on the side, but omitting the wording of WHERE it is actually manufactured obviously absent. My charger/conditioner was only used a handful of times, but failed at 2 years old, only giving out 0.2A. CTEK refuse to have anything to do with it, because it is a "vehicle manufacturer" branded charger. Irrespective of this, it is still a CTEK unit.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for your feedback! We are the world leading manufacturer in battery charging solution, meaning quality is very important to us. Our products are the result of continuous extensive investment in quality, safety and performance at our state of the art facility in Dalarna, Sweden. CTEK products meet all the necessary legal and operational requirements, and are independently validated and verified by the world’s most renowned testing institutes. We do support all chargers but we do advise against repairs on the smaller chargers due to cost and the fact that they are not able to be opened. We have a 5 year warranty on most of our chargers under 10A so if your charger was a smaller unit it is still under warranty so feel free to contact our support for a warranty claim and if your charger is 10A or above we are able to repair it if its outside of warranty. Have a nice day! 😊

[@challengeronrift]

Poorly fitted sounds extremely uncomfortable. Thanks for this feedback. Will go noco 5/10

[@AhmadAlAjeel]

Do you have the battery adapter for motorcycles for hard to reach areas for the csfree? I need a permanent attachment to the battery for the CSfree to quickly attach to the battery without having to remove the seat everytime. I cant find you battery adapter and i saw one but it looks like its only for the CS one? Does it work for CSfree?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! At the moment we do not have an adapter for the CS FREE and it is not compatible with our current line up of quick connect accessories, as its power output is too big.

[@AhmadAlAjeel]

@@CTEKBatteryChargers will you have it in the near future? Any plans? I think having the quick connect accessory and the Bluetooth app compatibility on the CSFree would make it perfect. It would be great to have these in the new updated version of CSfree

[@octaneracer5019]

Which is suitable for Optima dry cell batteries?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for reaching out! 😊 All of our chargers that are suitable for agm batteries will work well with the Optima batteries. Which specific model will depend on the size of the battery.

[@dbk2617]

Hello. Which do you recommend for bmw M4 F82?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 It depends on a lot of stuff such as battery type, size, and vehicle connection so please ask bmw what charger they would use with that car. If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺

[@nixmap]

CS ONE doesnt work with android !! THere is no fix date planned as confirmed with CTEK Support

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Within the Android 13 update, changes have been made to the new BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) stack vs the previous versions for manufacturers like Samsung, One Plus, etc who now must implement the new stack in their phones. This has caused several problems for companies like us with Bluetooth dependency. Additionally, NRF and other 3rd party Bluetooth apps are experiencing the same/similar issues connecting on Android 13. Unfortunately, reproducibility of the issue is sporadic, with far too many permutations of phones and manufacturers. Google have released updates, however there is no market indication that this has resolved the issues, for which the onus still lays with the individual manufacturers. It is also noted that Google’s Operating System update has been released as a patch that remedies for some manufactures on some OS versions, and not for others. We want to assure you that our team, along with Android and Google are actively working on finding a solution, which we are hoping will include the patches to fix the issues in Android 14. In the meantime, we kindly ask you to stay tuned for future firmware and patch updates for your phone. Please however, contact us at [e-mail] where we will help try to troubleshoot the issues you are experiencing.

[@Mr35000000]

Hi, I am looking for a CS Free as I like the 4 in 1 functionality. If I only ever use it as a mains supplied battery charger, is it substandard compared to an MSX 5.0, or is it just as good, but with extra uses? Thanks

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 As a mains supplied charger it will be substandard to the MXS 5.0 If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺

[@torjon82]

I have MXS 10 👍😊

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Fantastic! 😊 Thank you for sharing! 🙌

[@nocnymarek7645]

What voltage gives CS ONE in supply mode?

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 It gives 13,6V. Have a great day! ☺

[@nocnymarek7645]

@@CTEKBatteryChargers Thanks for answer.

[@MCML50]

Hi i hav an XS 7000 and when i use it it gets very warm after around 3 or 4 hours of use, is it damaged ? So i do not want to use it for longer times. And i am sorry to say that it is so hard to get a contact with you her in Sweden. I would like to hav a telefon nr. in Sweden please.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi, Thank you for your message! 😊 It can get pretty warm during operation when outputting max If you have further questions, please contact us at support.ctek.com/ and we will help you further. Have a great day! ☺

[@f1fan853]

I think it would be great to sponsor Daily driven exotics, they are about to hit 4 million subscribers and have daily uploads on KZbin. They have a squad of supercars and would use and promote your products

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Thank you for sharing with us! ⭐🙌

[@anderscomstedt3064]

None. I have two of these. Both plagued by a sloppy, marginal design in the converter flyback design. Add components like marginal capacitors and the notoriously failing mode switch. Something went terribly wrong from the designer into production at the cheapest shop in China.

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for your feedback! We are the world leading manufacturer in battery charging solution, meaning quality is very important to us. Our products are the result of continuous extensive investment in quality, safety and performance at our state of the art facility in Dalarna, Sweden. CTEK products meet all the necessary legal and operational requirements, and are independently validated and verified by the world’s most renowned testing institutes. Have a nice day! 😊

[@LylaMonserrat-t8v]

Roderick Fall

[@arie4983]

Sehr schlechte Qualität, 2 mxs 10 Geräte Defekt, keine Reparatur

[@CTEKBatteryChargers]

Hi! Thank you for your feedback! We are the world leading manufacturer in battery charging solution, meaning quality is very important to us. Our products are the result of continuous extensive investment in quality, safety and performance at our state of the art facility in Dalarna, Sweden. CTEK products meet all the necessary legal and operational requirements, and are independently validated and verified by the world’s most renowned testing institutes. Have a nice day! 😊