8.5W Solar Car Battery Charger, 18V Semi-Flexible Panel
Product Overview
This solar car battery charger uses an 8.5W semi-flexible panel to support compatible 12V battery-maintenance applications. The panel operates at 18V, with current up to 470mA, and comes with both an alligator-clamp lead and a vehicle accessory-socket lead.
The 410 × 197mm polycrystalline panel has a white backing and corner eyelets for placement. Its modest power is intended for maintenance and supplemental charging, rather than jump-starting a vehicle or rapidly restoring a discharged battery.
Compatibility & Notes
Confirm battery chemistry, charging requirements and the vehicle's accessory-socket behavior before use. Some sockets disconnect when the ignition is off. Use suitable charge regulation where required by the battery and installation; the panel's reverse-current protection is not a substitute for a complete charging controller.
Check polarity and use an appropriate protected connection. Output varies with sunlight, orientation, temperature and battery condition. The indicator brightness can vary with light conditions and does not by itself measure charging performance.
Details & Specs
| Maximum panel power | 8.5W |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 18V |
| Operating current | 0–470mA |
| Intended battery application | Compatible 12V batteries |
| Cell type | Polycrystalline |
| Form | Semi-flexible panel |
| Panel dimensions | 410 × 197mm |
| Operating temperature | 0–60°C |
| Protection | Reverse-current protection |
| Package dimensions | 420 × 210 × 35mm |
| Packed weight | Approximately 400g |
Key Features
- An 18V solar panel supports properly matched 12V battery-maintenance systems.
- Alligator-clamp and vehicle-socket leads provide two connection methods to assess for your installation.
- The semi-flexible sheet is easier to position than a bulky rigid framed panel.
- Corner eyelets offer attachment points for a suitable support.
- Reverse-current protection helps limit current flowing back toward the panel.
Package Contents
One 8.5W panel, one alligator-clamp lead and one vehicle accessory-socket lead. Battery and charge controller are not included.
