Jump starter for electric car?

[itsbigmal]

The other day no key fobs worked but luckily the app came to the rescue and at least I could get in, but I know from reading some posts that the app failed them and they had to use the metal key and sort things from there with a power pack.

I can find a shed load of these small starter packs on Amazon but all seem for ICE cars. Do I have to have a special one for an all electric car? Think it would be handy to keep one under the seat for such an emergency.

Many Thanks

 

[Ian Key]

You just need a basic one. It doesn't have to turn a starter motor over just to provide enough power to bring the main traction battery back on line.

Your next question will probably be what has everyone else bought?

I went for a NOCO as it's a well known brand and I've found it will last well over 3 months without requiring a top up charge. The only time I've used it is to start a friends diesel Fiesta before I persuaded her that she really needs to get a new battery.

https://amzn.eu/d/0hPE2eZU

 

[TimothyN]

After a little research and market comparison, I bought this

 

[MG Clive]

I got this one in August 2024, I charged it up and chucked it in the car, and there it remained until December 2025. Then, just before Christmas, a neighbour down the street had his Ford diesel van battery go flat, and after 16 months sat in the back of my car, and still showing 99% power on the screen, my Acezuk started it with no problem.

 

[Alb]

I got this one in August 2924, I charged it up and chucked it in the car, and there it remained until December 2025. Then, just before Christmas, a neighbour down the street had his Ford diesel van battery go flat, and after 16 months sat in the back of my car, and still showing 99% power on the screen, my Acezuk started it with no problem.

You've invented time travel then Clive

 

[MG Clive]

You've invented time travel then Clive

Oooops, well spotted, post edited.

 

[Ian Key]

You've invented time travel then Clive

He's auditioning for the Doctor

You can imagine @MG Clive saying "'m t' Doctah welcome t' ower tardis"