CTEK held its annual brand’s initiative “CHARGE YOUR CAR DAY” last October 5, 2021 to celebrate the humble battery that is the heart of a vehicle, and the importance of keeping it at optimal condition.
CTEK Philippines also introduced two new products that highlight on the brand’s unique adaptive charging technology thru its first-ever virtual media event. The event was hosted by Sam YG, one of the mainstay influencers in Philippine motoring, and joined by Mr. Robert Briggs, CTEK Director of Sales and Marketing for Asia-Pacific (APAC).
Unveiled during the launch are the CTEK CS FREE and CTEK CS ONE. The latest products are designed to further support the mobile lifestyle of a vehicle owner and also to answer the demand for efficient and convenient charging solutions. It is also smarter than ever before, with no buttons to push. Simply connect the charger and leave it to do its work.
CTEK CS FREE
The world’s first truly portable battery charger featuring CTEK’s new Adaptive Boost Technology which can get a flat battery running in just 15 minutes. “Adaptive Boost” means that the charger will only deliver the necessary power requirement, based on its initial, automatic analysis on the state of the battery. Upon evaluation, it will determine the safest way to deliver just enough power to start the vehicle — no more, no less. As opposed to common “boosters” or “jumpstarters,” the CS Free will not shock your battery to life, thus avoiding damage to the battery or the vehicle’s electronics.
When fully-charged, the internal battery of the CTEK CS Free can last for up to one year, making it a reliable portable charger to have in your vehicle wherever you go. The CS Free will deliver up to 5A of power for all types of 12V batteries, including EFB and Lithium. In addition, travelers can top up their mobile devices through the USB-C and USB-A charging ports that are built-in to the CS Free.
The CS Free can also be used a maintenance charger when connected to a power source, whether it’s an AC outlet, a PD charger, USB-C cable or even a 60W solar panel (using the optional solar panel charge kit). The main LED display will show how much time is left until the battery is fully charged and, as with the beauty of any CTEK charger, the battery can be kept connected without fear of overcharging.
CTEK CS ONE
A 12V adaptive battery charger that features the unique APTO Adaptive Charging Technology. APTO charging goes beyond the conventional multi-step charging, by doing all the thinking for you. Once connected to the battery, the CS One will evaluate the chemistry, size, and heath of the battery, and then it will automatically apply the customized charging program required. It will likewise detect whether the ambient temperature is hot or cold and adjust the output voltage.
The new CTEK CS One features a dedicated battery maintenance feature for lead-acid and lithium batteries, making it adaptive and compatible to any kind of vehicle battery. It will automatically detect bad cells in the battery and notify the user if a battery can no longer hold a charge. The charger also features a countdown indicator that will tell the vehicle owner when a flat battery can be restarted or how much time is left before a battery is fully charged.
A new safety feature in the CS One are the Polarity-Free Clamps. Most vehicle owners confuse which is clamp goes on which terminal. The CS Free takes away this worry as the clamps automatically works out which clamp is on which charging point. It will then deliver the correct polarity for those terminals.
Apart from maintenance charging, the CTEK CS One also features RECOND (recondition) mode for bringing deeply discharged batteries to life, SUPPLY mode to turn the CS One into a 12V power supply, especially for vehicles that are highly electronics-heavy, and LITHIUM WAKE-UP mode for lithium batteries with under-voltage protection (UVP). The three above features can be unlocked and accessed through the dedicated CTEK App that is free to download on iOS and Android.
The CTEK CS FREE is now available on the official CTEK Philippines e-commerce stores on Lazada LazMall (www.lazada.com.ph/shop/ctek) and Shopee Mall (www.shopee.ph/ctekphilippines). Availability for the CTEK CS One will be announced once it is officially released in the Philippines.
The panel segment was participated by some of the most influential industry leaders, namely Mr. Atsushi Najima (President, Nissan Philippines Inc.), Mr. Vince Socco (Director, Toyota Motor Philippines, and Chairman, GT Capital Auto Dealership, Inc.), Mr. Spencer Yu (President and COO, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.), Mr. Christopher David Yu (Marketing Director, Volvo Cars Philippines, Scandinavian Motors Corp.), and Mr. Benjamin Bautista (Mercedes-Benz Senior Manager for Product Planning, Auto Nation Group Inc.).
From the area of electrical and power infrastructure, the panelists were joined virtually by Mr. Jonathan Aguirre, the Chief Operating Officer of E-Sakay, a subsidiary of MERALCO that focuses on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure solutions.
For more information about CTEK and its line of products, please visit the official CTEK Philippines social media channels on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CTEK.Ph), Instagram (@ctek.ph), Twitter, (@CTEKPhilippines), and YouTube (CTEK Philippines).
