How long does it hold the charge if not in use? Looking for something for the car.
1020831
I carry mine in my laptop case, I forgot it was in there and tested it just yesterday after about a month and it was still bright and the stun arc sounded strong.
1020832
If you don't use light it does better, the contacts on front of light that generates shock are very easy to break off, I would not buy this, its not durable
1274036
Actually it did mention that it is rechargeable. I too was looking for comments. Was hoping to maybe purchase 2 for my daughters. It says takes several minutes to charge car bettery. I would like to know how long it actually takes. Probably just going to purchase the charger that they connect to their battery.
443015
I bought the car in January- the battery was fully charged and I still haven't charged it at all! My kids don't drive it everyday but it does get used about 3 times per week for about 20 minutes at a time. I read that over charging the battery tends to cause problems so I've been waiting for it to run out before I recharge it. I'm totally shocked at how long it's lasted.
794037
I routinely charge it every week to 10 days for at least 6-8 hours. The charge level is about 25-30% when I do, so I'd estimate that it will safely last up to two weeks between charges. (The charge level appears on screen when you click on a vehicle location to get info.) BTW, when I looked into buying, I read in the reviews that it can be connected directly to the car's electrical system. No details, though.
303118
I charge mine upFully and then throw it in my pack or truck. It will hold a charge for a long long time. Go for it. It we'llWorth it I love mine
507092
Around 6 hours active use, significantly longer when connected but idle. It tells you when it turns on how many hours of talk time left, but as it ages it gets less accurate. When new it's pretty consistent, but after a year of daily use mine would say "more than 1 hour of talk time" and die within 40 minutes. It charges with a standard microUSB like most phones use, so you can use a cheap car charger. It charges to full from dead in about 10-15 min I think (never actually timed).
2004726
From what I am seeing online, you can keep it plugged in to last longer (charge it). It lasts for about 15 minutes when fully charged and lasts for a long, long time (no real time table for the battery though). Can be a year, can be 5 years depending on usage.
673006
Each occassions lasting several hours. You can charge it in few hours. I have a spare battery. But never had to use it
2005668
No, mine seems to hold a full charge forever. I actually didnt buy this to start a car. But today I went to start my pickup and the battery was dead. I hauled out the jump starter and was amazed at how well it spun over truck. I dont ever leave plugged in, once its charged I just leave on the bench where its warm.
1383
The battery life depends on how much you use it and how you treat it. I've had a similar one for 10 years and although I've only used it a couple times per year (more for camping power versus jumping cars), it still holds a charge and delivers well. I've followed the manuals recommendations of "recharge after each use and at least every other month" which I'm sure has helped with that. I saw a review of another unit where someone said "I charged it when I first got it, left it in the car for 10 months, then pulled it out to charge it and it wouldn't recharge". That's what you don't want to do, so always keep it charged if you expect it to deliver.
1201532
I can't answer exactly, because I use it for quick pick ups. I actually have never had it run out of a charge but occasionally I just plug it in.
2165265
YES. Although I've never used this while charging in a car, I don't see why that form of use/charging would be any different from use/charging while at home (i.e., plugged into an AC wall outlet). I routinely use this while it's plugged-in and charging. Although it seems to hold a charge for MANY days, if not months, when not in use.....I most often have not used it in a while, so that when I do use it, I charge it at the same time so that by the time I'm finished...it's also fully charged. Hope this helps.
1581540
Yes it will hold a charge for a period of time. But if more than a few weeks it is best to recharge before use.
2176890
I just use it as a backup, so it hasn't had much use beyond keeping a battery maintainer on it. It's still holding a charge though.
682099
You can go quite awhile once charged...I think at least a month if not more. You did remind me to check mine though since it has been awhile since I charged it! ;)I've never kept it plugged in though...only plugged in overnight to charge it up and it holds a charge for a good duration of time!
1304605
It actually last awhile on a full charge. I've had mine last as little as a 10 days to lasting a full month and longer, depending on how much you use it. I was going to test out the using it while charging, but I seem to have misplaced the cord. This charge is still going from around 3 weeks or so ago. Give me 2 weeks and I tend to start losing things.Give me 2 weeks and I tend to start losing things. I'll find it and post back.
1409871
I have the Nano but I dont use it for a radio connection in my car or outside of my car. The battery without being plugged in to a vehicle lasts for around 6-8 hours depending on how much the battery has been used before you purchased it.