What is a good trickle charger for a hybrid?
I am driving too many short journeys in my 2021 Honda Jazz hybrid. Having had to call out the AA to start the vehicle, should I use a trickle charger to top up the 12V battery. If so which charger would you recommend?
Asked on 23 March 2026 by Jim Nolan
Answered by
David Ross
We would recommend looking at the range of trickle chargers and battery maintainers by C-TEK - you can read our review of the latest NXT 5 model here - kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-ctek-nxt-5/ Using a trickle charger when you car is not in use is an ideal way to counter battery drain on cars that suffer when not used regularly or only driven on short journeys. The C-TEK is an excellent choice as it can revive flat batteries and automatically maintains the optimum charge for long periods.
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trickle charging
hybrid cars
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