Faced with a flat battery and needing a quick start, drivers have traditionally turned to jump leads and a kind person with another car. But there is another way, and it is an increasingly popular and convenient choice: a battery booster. 

7 January 2026

Your vehicle might have one, or you might be wondering if you should get one, but what exactly is an AGM battery? 

5 January 2026

CTEK’s Viktors Nikolajevs is the latest guest on a popular UK podcast for electrical contractors. Viktors discusses all things EV on the WATT’S CURRENT show.

29 December 2025

Here at CTEK we are constantly challenging ourselves to make sure that all of our products are safe, reliable and easy to operate. It’s also important to us that they are flexible and able to exactly meet your charging needs.

18 December 2025

When a car fitted with a new aftermarket part rolls into a SEMA Garage, for rigorous emissions tests so that part can be legally sold in the US, it’s important that nothing is left to chance. 

18 December 2025

Choosing a Christmas gift that a man will love can be a tough task. More socks, anyone? Choosing a gift for a driver who loves cars is a whole lot easier. There are plenty of accessories and experiences to suit any budget.

10 December 2025

Andrew Anderson’s Volvo P1900 is a showstopper of a classic. But it’s just one of seven classic Volvo cars in Andrew’s collection in Cambridgeshire, many of which are the only examples of their kind in the UK. 

4 December 2025

Motoring in winter brings its own challenges, with bad weather and tricky road conditions meaning it is the most important season in the year to be prepared before you hit the road.

3 December 2025

If you drive an automatic and find yourself with a flat battery, knowing how to jump start it is very useful knowledge. Unlike manual vehicles, automatic cars can’t be push-started, so you’ll need to use either jump cables with a second vehicle or, preferably, a portable booster pack such as CTEK’s RB 3000 or RB 4000. 

27 November 2025

When you connect your CTEK battery charger to your vehicle battery and turn on the power you may notice a light blinking on the battery charger. Various chargers have their own different appearances but most CTEK chargers – such as the MXS, CT5, NXT, MXT and PRO25 models – have this light.

26 November 2025

CTEK, a leading global brand in electric vehicle charging solutions, has entered into a strengthened partnership with ChargeNode, the Nordic region’s leading charge point operator (CPO). The collaboration focuses on destination charging and marks the next step in a long-standing relationship between the two companies.

20 November 2025

CTEK continued our tradition of show-stopping vehicle unveils at the SEMA Show. In addition to unveiling its next-generation new products, CTEK welcomed Ruffian Cars to reveal its Ruffian Plymouth GT-1, an extraordinary fusion of vintage design and modern racing technology.

19 November 2025

There is something very special about the cars in the Showcase Hall at the Los Angeles Auto Show. We’re talking jaw-dropping one-offs, from famous hot rods to exotic hypercars.

18 November 2025

The NXT Series is the latest innovation from CTEK, created for drivers and enthusiasts who demand high performance, reliability, and ease of use. Two models lead the way – NXT 5 and NXT 15 – combining cutting-edge technology with CTEK’s signature quality and intelligence.

11 November 2025

Tire Rack, America’s leading online tire and wheel retailer, has announced the addition of CTEK’s premium battery charging and maintenance products to its extensive lineup. This partnership brings U.S. customers access to one of the world’s most trusted brands in battery care.

28 October 2025

Voltiva has previously collaborated with CTEK on several projects, and this relationship is now being formalised through a new hardware partnership agreement. The partnership marks an important step in Voltiva’s ambition to strengthen its position as a leading provider of property-based EV charging solutions. By adding CTEK as a hardware partner, the collaboration is both deepened and broadened. Voltiva will now offer CTEK’s professional charging unit, CHARGESTORM® CONNECTED 3 (CC3), featuring dual outlets and built-in load balancing, fully integrated with Voltiva’s platform for operations, payments and user management. 

23 October 2025

Installers across Sweden are already using mounting products from Next Green when installing CTEK charging units, including CHARGESTORM® CONNECTED 3 and NJORD® GO. The solutions are stocked through electrical wholesalers and are used in both residential projects and larger charging environments.  

18 October 2025

CTEK is taking the next step in delivering future-ready charging solutions through a new partnership with Perific. By combining the CHARGESTORM® CONNECTED 3 (CC3) with both Perific Monitor One and Perific Max, the result is a complete charging infrastructure that is easy to install, intuitive to use and scalable for both private and commercial environments. 

13 October 2025

A comprehensive guide with step-by-step instructions and expert tips for safe and effective charging.

10 October 2025

CTEK showcased its latest range of smart battery chargers, highlighting how regular charging and maintenance can extend battery life, and to remind us all to take care of our batteries, so our cars are always ready when we need them, both key messages behind the global Charge Your Car Day campaign.

7 October 2025

A car battery is more than a mere electrical component – it is the beating heart of your vehicle’s electrical system, essential for starting the engine and powering onboard electronics.  

3 October 2025

We are proud to say CTEK has been nominated for the Stora Leverantörspriset, one of the most respected awards in the Scandinavian automotive supply industry.

1 October 2025

In Angered, just north of Gothenburg, Datanova continues to lead by example in the transition to electric mobility. With a strong focus on smart technology, electrification and automation, the company has now expanded its EV charging infrastructure with additional CHARGESTORM® CONNECTED units from CTEK, bringing the total number of charging points at the site to ten. 

30 September 2025

Did you know you can charge your car battery through the CIG (cigarette lighter or accessory) 12V accessory socket? Well, you almost certainly can. 

25 September 2025