With AAA predicting a record-setting 70.9 million Americans expected to travel 50 miles or more this Fourth of July holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic travel, ensuring your vehicle is ready for the road is crucial. Millions of motorists could be harboring a seriously discharged battery, increasing the risk of vehicle breakdown and long-term, costly battery damage. To avoid this, CTEK offers its CS FREE®, a portable unit that combines a battery charger, an adaptive booster, a hi-tech power bank, and a smart maintainer.
CTEK recommends using the CS FREE® to fully charge your battery before leaving home, especially if your vehicle hasn’t been used for a while or only for short journeys. Quick trips in urban areas drain the battery because the alternator doesn’t have the time or capability to fully recharge it. Additionally, a stationary vehicle can lose 0.1V of energy every month just being parked, particularly if the vehicle runs an alarm system, onboard computer, remote locking, or other electronic systems. Even with regular use, driving only charges your battery to about 80 percent capacity. You’ll need a battery charger like the CS FREE® to top it up to 100 percent. Simply plug it into a power outlet, and the smart charger will check your battery’s charge level and get it fully charged before your trip.
The CS FREE® is fully portable, so you never have to worry about being stranded with a dead battery. Charge the CS FREE® before leaving home, and it will hold its charge for up to a year. If you find yourself stranded, the CS FREE® uses adaptive boost technology to gently and safely provide enough charge to get you going in about 15 minutes. Unlike traditional boosters or jump starters that deliver a sharp burst of power, the CS FREE® is safe for your vehicle’s electronics.
Beyond a battery charger, the CS FREE® is also a high-tech power bank with USB-A and USB-C ports for charging mobile phones, tablets, cameras, and other devices while on the road. This eliminates the worry of draining battery power from your vehicle, especially if you’re parked or stuck in traffic. Add the optional CTEK CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL, and you’ll never run out of power. The solar panel charge kit lets you recharge the CS FREE®’s internal battery using only solar power. You can also use it to power the CS FREE® without connecting to a power outlet, enabling you to charge and maintain your vehicle battery wherever you are.
The CS FREE® SOLAR PANEL CHARGE KIT pairs perfectly with the CS FREE®, delivering fast, reliable solar power for recharging or independently powering your CS FREE®. Charging your car battery at least once a month prolongs its life by up to three times, making a regular battery maintenance routine essential. As battery failure can damage or compromise a vehicle’s electronics, investing in a smart charger like the CS FREE® is worthwhile. CTEK products are available in the U.S. through a network of stocklists detailed on the CTEK website.
