Question: Why do I need a Charger Light?
AnswerIf you always park and charge in a well-lighted garage, congratulations! You probably don’t need it. Click here to return to google. Unlike gas powered vehicles where you always fill up at a gas station under the glare of dozens of fluorescent lights, many people charge outside in a dimly lit area. Unless your EV has a built-in charging port light, it can be very difficult to see the charging port.
Question: What a great idea. How did you come up with it?
AnswerOut of necessity. I parked my Chevy Bolt in my driveway, and the light from my garage was on the other side. The charging port was like a black hole. I usually carry my laptop in one hand and plug in the charger with the other, so wanted a light that would be hands free and turn on and off automatically.
Question: What a stupid idea. Why can’t I just use the flashlight on my phone?
AnswerYou certainly can! Let’s compare that method vs the Charger Light.
Cell phone flashlight method:
- Remove phone from purse or pocket
- Turn on phone
- Activate flashlight (requires two hands), one to hold phone, the other to turn on flashlight.
(was it swipe or swipe down, I forgot) - Point flashlight at car
- Open charging door
- Grab charger with other hand
- Insert charger
- Turn off flashlight
- Return phone to pocket or purse
Charger Light method:
- Open charging door
- Insert charger
Is that worth $29? You decide.
Question: How long will the batteries last?
AnswerLR44 batteries cost anywhere from 10 cents in China to $7.99 each at your local Walgreens. We buy the best quality in bulk with a current rating of 150 mA-hr or more. Theoretically, the batteries should last for 1000+ activations. Actual battery life will depend on usage as well as weather but we have had customers report that their batteries have lasted for more than 3 years.
