Lithium Ion Battery Charger Availability?

hC1001 · 04-03-2020, 06:07 PM

I've been happy with The battery tender charger. https://www.batterytender.com/Batter...-12V-4A-Select

It was the cheapest option($50 from costco) and i've used their other products in the past with positive results.

TurboI6 · 04-05-2020, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by espressoo

I assume this NOCO would work as well? There's a couple of different versions and amp ratings but at 5A it's close to the CTEK 4.3A. Anyone use or have the Genius5?

https://no.co/genius5

I bought this recently and it works great.

pokerface · 04-07-2020, 10:34 AM

+1 for Noco. Have used G7200 for a few years.

MyFragileHalogen · 10-12-2020, 02:28 AM

There seems to be another BMW branded charger besides the BMW branded ctek one (part# 61432408594)

part # 82110087135
https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

I just tried the NOCO Genius 5, but it doesn't seem to work properly. It stops working with 'over voltage' warning. Scary.

PsychCA · 10-23-2020, 10:32 PM

I'm using NOCO G7200 and it is doing great so far.

Ray Khan · 11-06-2020, 05:54 PM

The Battery Tender 4.5A exclusive to Costco is $35 in the store. I just grabbed one today.

Pittz1 · 11-29-2020, 04:15 PM

Just grabbed the one from Costco. Can't beat $35.

Stronie · 12-07-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray Khan

The Battery Tender 4.5A exclusive to Costco is $35 in the store. I just grabbed one today.

Thanks for the recommendation; got it for $44 @ Costco Online. Brand website had the same one for $79 and they were unavailable.

k9lovr · 12-08-2020, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFragileHalogen

There seems to be another BMW branded charger besides the BMW branded ctek one (part# 61432408594)

part # 82110087135
https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

I just tried the NOCO Genius 5, but it doesn't seem to work properly. It stops working with 'over voltage' warning. Scary.

Interesting...I used my Genius 5 today with no issues.

jrgsales · 01-06-2021, 09:17 PM

I have for about 3 years now used the Schumacher SP1297, and the prior model before that for years as well. The SP1297 is selectable for lithium or AGM which includes lead acid. I have 3 in use now with zero problems, it’s a great charger that switches automatically to maintenance mode. Costs about $70 and Schumacher is offering 15% off on their website.

https://www.batterychargers.com/en/products/battery-chargers/sp1297-3a-12v-automatic-battery-chargermaintainer[/url]

Jeremy Billiel · 01-07-2021, 01:39 PM

Another CTEK user here

KeoniM3 · 01-12-2021, 01:32 PM

For those using the Battery Tender 4.5A, is there a big difference besides price in comparison to the CTEK 56-926 model? Or does it work perfectly well for our vehicles to maintain the battery?

04-03-2020, 06:07 PM	#111
hC1001 Lieutenant 229 Rep 415 Posts Drives: E36 M3, F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	I've been happy with The battery tender charger. https://www.batterytender.com/Batter...-12V-4A-Select It was the cheapest option($50 from costco) and i've used their other products in the past with positive results.
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04-07-2020, 10:34 AM	#113
pokerface Colonel 332 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	+1 for Noco. Have used G7200 for a few years.
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10-12-2020, 02:28 AM	#114
MyFragileHalogen Captain 431 Rep 994 Posts Drives: '16 M4 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	There seems to be another BMW branded charger besides the BMW branded ctek one (part# 61432408594) part # 82110087135 https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D I just tried the NOCO Genius 5, but it doesn't seem to work properly. It stops working with 'over voltage' warning. Scary.
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10-23-2020, 10:32 PM	#115
PsychCA Lieutenant 190 Rep 407 Posts Drives: M3 E92 6MT - M3 F80 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2017 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	I'm using NOCO G7200 and it is doing great so far.
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11-06-2020, 05:54 PM	#116
Ray Khan Enlisted Member 17 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 Audi S4 6MT, 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Melrose, MA iTrader: (0)	The Battery Tender 4.5A exclusive to Costco is $35 in the store. I just grabbed one today. __________________ 2020 M4 Convertible 6MT, 2010 S4 6MT, 2019 X3 m40i Last edited by Ray Khan; 11-30-2020 at 09:23 PM..
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11-29-2020, 04:15 PM	#117
Pittz1 Private 65 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 330xi 2006 / 18 M3 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Just grabbed the one from Costco. Can't beat $35.
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01-06-2021, 09:17 PM	#120
jrgsales New Member 18 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Schumacher maintenance charger I have for about 3 years now used the Schumacher SP1297, and the prior model before that for years as well. The SP1297 is selectable for lithium or AGM which includes lead acid. I have 3 in use now with zero problems, it’s a great charger that switches automatically to maintenance mode. Costs about $70 and Schumacher is offering 15% off on their website. https://www.batterychargers.com/en/products/battery-chargers/sp1297-3a-12v-automatic-battery-chargermaintainer[/url]
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01-07-2021, 01:39 PM	#121
Jeremy Billiel Enlisted Member 8 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Another CTEK user here __________________ 2017 M3 ZCP
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01-12-2021, 01:32 PM	#122
KeoniM3 New Member 9 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Toronto, ON/Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	For those using the Battery Tender 4.5A, is there a big difference besides price in comparison to the CTEK 56-926 model? Or does it work perfectly well for our vehicles to maintain the battery?
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