Multi-function Power Banks Can Jump Start Your Car Beside Charging Your Phone

Many people carry a USB power bank with them to make sure their smartphone does not run out of battery, but based on my experience failing to start your car because of a depleted or dead battery will bring ever more anxiety. Interestingly/funnily enough, while this happened to my neighbors last week-end, today I was informed that TM08 multi-function power bank was designed to both charge your phone or laptop, and help start your car.

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Typical Multi-function Power Bank (Click to Enlarge)

TM08 specifications:

  • Input – 12V/1A
  • Output – 5V-2A via USB and 12V jump starter for car with 200A starting current, and 400A peak current
  • Battery
    • Capacity – 12000mah
    • Charging Time – 3 to 4 hours
    • Life cycle – Over 1,000 cycles
  • Dimensions – 130x70x25 mm
  • Weight – 311 grams
  • Operating Temperature – -20℃-85℃

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The kit comes with adapters to charge your phone or other devices, as well as cables to connect to your car’s battery. A fully charged power bank will be able to start you car about 20 times, charge your smartphone 6 to 7 times, and charge an iPad twice. A white LED is also included to use as a torchlight or SOS strobe. The pictures above are actually for another model with 19V and 12V output for laptop, but the rest of the accessories are about the same.

I wanted to watch it starting the car, and there are a few videos online including that one clearly showing how to use the power bank to start your car.

The device is available on eBay for $84,  but I could also find the pink version for $64.90 on Aliexpress. I initially found the model with 19V and 12V output on a Thai website, but then found it as “MaiTech Portable Car Emergency Start Power” on DealExtreme for $64.99. Finally, there’s a very similar model on Amazon US selling for $100, and user’s feedback is usually positive. You should be able to find more models by searching for multi-function jump starter power bank on Google.

Thank you Onebir!

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onebir
onebir
8 years ago

Hehe we had this problem a few days ago too! PIA! Any idea why they cost so much more than other power supplies with similar mAh ratings?

TC
TC
8 years ago

mhh, there is no proof the car’s battery was actually depleted

also, i love how he connects a 400A capable lipo to clamps, which he lets dangle around almost touching 😀

onebir
onebir
8 years ago

@TC
Doesn’t he start the car a few times with the battery disconnected?

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