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Charging laptop from 12v using usb-c 60w car charger

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by Rottenapplr, Feb 17, 2021.

  1. Rottenapplr

    Rottenapplr Member

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    Are there any issues with charging my laptop from my car? There are usb-c PD chargers available and with 60w and 48w. I'm currently using a 32w usb-c charger and sometimes I charge my laptop when I'm working on the road. But the 32w charger can barely top off my laptop, so I was thinking about buying a 60w car charger.
     
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    No problem.
     
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    What kind of laptop do you have? Does it have any specific power requirements?
     
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    its a macbook pro 16in. So its pretty power hungry hence why the 32w hold the charge but doesn't gain a charge. I think the 60w should be enough to add a little bit of juice.
     
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    The 12V outlet is rated at 12A (=144W) continuous, so it should work.
     
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    Oh got it! Good spec. When we have forest fire weather, I've had to charge two laptop overnight so its been really beneficial having an EV you can leave on overnight
     
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