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Different charging cable for iPad in vehicle required?

I can use a port on my car to charge my Samsung android cell phone (with no Data access / my choice).


Can I use same charging cable for my iPad? I have an older Garmin GPS which would use a cigarette lighter connector, however no adapter for it.


I want to use Google Maps for an upcoming trip and be able to charge iPad in car.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 9:29 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2023 9:35 AM

If you have 12V outlets, you can use an appropriate automotive Power Adapter. Here are some examples currently marketed by Apple:


  • mophie USB-C 20W Car Charger

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HQ442ZM/A


  • mophie Dual (USB-C/USB-A) 32W PD Car Charger

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HQ452ZM/A


  • mophie Dual USB-C 40W PD Car Charger

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HQ462ZM/A



Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W (i.e., 2.4A @5V) or greater to reliably charge. Recent models of iPad optimally charge from a 20W USB-C Power Adapter.


Many in-vehicle USB ports, such as those associated with vehicle infotainment systems, cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging high-power devices, these ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).


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Aug 11, 2023 9:35 AM in response to TbdJ

If you have 12V outlets, you can use an appropriate automotive Power Adapter. Here are some examples currently marketed by Apple:


  • mophie USB-C 20W Car Charger

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HQ442ZM/A


  • mophie Dual (USB-C/USB-A) 32W PD Car Charger

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HQ452ZM/A


  • mophie Dual USB-C 40W PD Car Charger

https://store.apple.com/xc/product/HQ462ZM/A



Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W (i.e., 2.4A @5V) or greater to reliably charge. Recent models of iPad optimally charge from a 20W USB-C Power Adapter.


Many in-vehicle USB ports, such as those associated with vehicle infotainment systems, cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging high-power devices, these ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).


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