A battery at 27°C will discharge an extra 33% faster than a battery at 18°C. If your car is idle for a few weeks, the losses mount up and the risk of a non-starter increases, potentially building towards a completely failed battery and a costly new replacement.

21 August 2025

The UK auto reviewer Planetauto put CTEK’s battery charger CS ONE to the test and was mightily impressed. 

18 August 2025

NANOGRID™ LOCAL PLUS is an elegant solution to providing dynamic load balancing for sites with many electrical vehicle charging points – and the great news is that it is already built in to our CC3 charge point.

12 August 2025

Electric Vehicle drivers in Sweden are enjoying an ‘easy’ ride when parking and charging thanks to the collaboration of payment solution provider EasyPark – part of Arrive, charging designer and installer E-Mobility and charge point manufacturer CTEK.

6 August 2025

CTEK’s MXS 5.0 has claimed the top spot in Top Product Reviews’ tests of battery chargers and is ranked first in the Top 6 Best Car Battery Chargers in 2025 – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide.

29 July 2025

It’s a familiar scenario during the summer months: you hop into your car after a few days off, turn the key – and nothing happens. The combination of high temperatures, short trips and long periods of inactivity makes summer one of the most common times for car battery failure. 

24 July 2025

Summer means longer days, sunshine and road trips. Whether you're heading to the coast, the countryside or just enjoying a staycation, your car battery should be the last thing you’re worrying about. But every year, thousands of summer holidays are disrupted by one common issue: a dead car battery. 

17 July 2025

A pioneering Manchester building is pointing the way to the future of urban residential parking, Electric Vehicle charging, cycle storage, car hire and parcel delivery.

15 July 2025

Whether it’s your first trip of the year or you’re lucky enough to be on yet another adventure in your motorhome or campervan, everyone wants to get off to a smooth start. 

12 July 2025

Ultrace 25 was one fast weekend of fine cars, amazing builders and celebrity drivers – and that was just at the CTEK display. 

8 July 2025

One of the first UK installations of CTEK’s new CC3 charge points was in an underground car park beneath a commercial office building in Guildford, Surrey. Six dual-output CC3 charge points are ready to charge up to 12 Electric Vehicles (EVs) at once after charging was retrofitted into the parking garage by the installer Sustainable Electrical Services (SES).

4 July 2025

Drivers in their 30s look set to spearhead the switch to Electric Vehicles in the UK, according to a CTEK survey of more than 1,000 UK drivers by Find Out Now. 

3 July 2025

More than one hundred CTEK colleagues from across Europe were welcomed to a staff summit at the company’s new HQ in Falun. 

30 June 2025

At CTEK, we’ve always taken pride in delivering reliable, high-performance EV charging solutions. As part of our continued focus on developing industry-leading hardware and intelligent software for destination charging, we are now taking the next strategic step.

23 June 2025

Corporate fleets are quietly leading Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) transition. While consumer subsidies and eye-catching new models often dominate headlines, it’s company cars – boosted by smart taxation and employer benefits – that are delivering the bulk of EV volume in several European countries.

18 June 2025

By using the connect CIG PLUG, your CTEK charger can charge your vehicle battery through the 12V cigarette lighter or accessory socket. It’s a universal fit, so it works with both 12mm and 21mm sockets.

18 June 2025

Das Auto Car Storage is a secure facility found just outside Glasgow, Scotland offering storage for cars, motorcycles, boats, motorhomes and much more. With over 25 vehicles in storage, ranging from Classics to Supercars, the team at Das Auto need a range of smart solutions to their battery charging and maintenance procedures.

5 June 2025

Das Auto Car Storage is a secure facility found just outside Glasgow, Scotland offering storage for cars, motorcycles, boats, motorhomes and much more. With over 25 vehicles in storage, ranging from Classics to Supercars, the team at Das Auto need a range of smart solutions to their battery charging and maintenance procedures.

5 June 2025

CTEK has announced a new partnership with Kelvelec Electrical Supplies, one of the UK’s leading distributors to the electrical wholesale market. Effective from 2 June 2025, the agreement will make it easier than ever for wholesalers and installers to access CTEK’s OZEV-approved CHARGESTORM® CONNECTED 3 (CC3) – with competitive pricing and next-day delivery. 

2 June 2025

The days are getting longer and it’s time to hit the road in your campervan and let the sun recharge your own personal energy stores – and at the same time that solar power can top up your van’s batteries too. 

28 May 2025

The latest test results are in – and they make great reading for everyone who chooses a CTEK battery charger. The seriously knowledgeable experts at Parkers, one of the UK’s biggest car reviews and advice websites, put a whole host of battery maintenance chargers through their paces and have just released their findings. 

26 May 2025

St. Stefan’s Church, part of the Knivsta Pastorate in Sweden, is setting a powerful example of sustainability and innovation. With a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact, the Pastorate has made a significant investment in fossil-free energy and smart infrastructure. Among its most visible efforts is the installation of solar panels and the integration of ten EV charging outlets using five dual-socket CHARGESTORM® CONNECTED 3 (CC3) units from CTEK. 

21 May 2025

More than 200 colleagues and guests enjoyed the official opening of our new headquarters in Falun.  

19 May 2025

There’s nothing quite like being out on the water—sunshine above, waves beneath and total freedom all around. Whether you’re out fishing, exploring hidden coves, or just enjoying a peaceful float, boating is one of life’s great pleasures. But there’s one thing every boater dreads: a dead battery when you're miles from the dock. 

9 May 2025