BLUETTI Charger 1 560W Alternator Charger With DC Cables
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The Owner's Insights on the BLUETTI Charger 1
The Charger 1 solves the problem every touring setup runs into: your power station goes flat faster than a cigarette lighter can fill it. A 12V lighter socket gives you about 100W. This gives you 560W while the engine's running, so a day's driving actually puts your battery back.
It wires to your vehicle battery rather than plugging into a socket, and that's the bit to plan for. It's a proper install with a fuse at the battery end. Plenty of owners do it themselves in an afternoon, but if you're not comfortable near your starter battery, get an auto electrician to run it.
Two things worth knowing. It's Bluetooth only through the app, which is fine because you'll be standing next to it. And it's IP20 rated, so it lives inside the van or under the bonnet in a dry spot, not out in the weather.
What Customers Say About the BLUETTI Charger 1
Owners of this exact charger report it does what the box says: a real 560W while driving, straightforward to install, and easy to run from the app. Being able to dial the wattage down is a feature several mention, usually to be kind to an older alternator.
The other theme is how well it suits a fridge setup. One owner runs an 85L fridge around the clock off a power station and keeps it full with about half an hour of driving a day. Owners also confirm it charges non-BLUETTI stations, which matches the maker's claim of working with most brands. The common install tip from owners is to fit a fuse at the battery end.
Why You'll Love the BLUETTI Charger 1
- 560W from your alternator. Roughly six times what a 12V cigarette lighter socket will give you.
- Works with most brands. All BLUETTI stations and, by the maker's reckoning, 95% of others on the market.
- Adjustable output. Set the voltage and dial the wattage back from your phone to suit your alternator.
- Auto on and off. It stops itself draining your starter battery when the engine isn't running.
- Active fan cooling. Keeps it working hard on a long drive instead of throttling back.
- 1.2kg and pocket-sized. 145 x 110 x 60mm, so it tucks away under a seat or in a cupboard.
Why You Should Consider a BLUETTI Alternator Charger
BLUETTI is one of the biggest names in portable power worldwide, and the Charger 1 is their answer to the slowest part of touring with a power station. It carries a 2-year warranty with stock and support here in Australia. See the rest of the BLUETTI range.
BLUETTI Charger 1 Specifications
| Function | DC to DC charger (steps voltage up to charge a power station) |
| Output power | 560W max |
| Output current | 10A |
| Default output voltage | 27V |
| Output range (12V battery) | 15.0V to 56.0V, adjustable in the app |
| Output range (24V battery) | 27.0V to 56.0V, adjustable in the app |
| Input voltage | 12-14V or 22.5-28V |
| Input amperage | 50A at 12V, 25A at 24V |
| Compatibility | All BLUETTI power stations and most other brands |
| App control | Bluetooth |
| Cooling | Active fan |
| Noise | 50dB max |
| Protection grade | IP20 (indoor or protected mounting) |
| Operating temperature | -20 to 60°C |
| Weight | 1.2kg |
| Dimensions | 145 x 110 x 60mm |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Model | Charger 1 |
How much faster is it than a cigarette lighter?
A 12V cigarette lighter socket puts out around 100W, and a 24V one about 200W. The Charger 1 delivers up to 560W while your engine is running, so it's roughly six times quicker off a 12V vehicle. In practice that's the difference between arriving at camp with a station that's barely moved and one that's genuinely topped up. On a 1kWh station you're looking at a couple of hours of driving rather than most of a day.
What you need to install it
It connects to your vehicle battery, not to a socket, so budget for a proper install. Owners consistently recommend fitting a fuse at the battery end, and heavy enough cable for the run you're doing. It draws up to 50A from a 12V system, which is more than a lot of factory accessory wiring will take. If your van is already set up with an Anderson plug and a fused feed you're most of the way there; if not, an auto electrician will have it done quickly.
Will it charge a non-BLUETTI power station?
BLUETTI rates it as compatible with all their own stations and around 95% of other models on the market, and owners confirm it working on other brands. The reason it's so broadly compatible is that you set the output voltage yourself in the app, anywhere from 15V to 56V. Check your station's DC input range before you order and match it, and ring the store if you want a second opinion on your particular unit.
Where to mount it
It's IP20, which means it's protected against fingers and not much else. Keep it inside the vehicle, in a cupboard, or somewhere under the bonnet that stays dry. It has an active fan and can make up to 50dB when it's working hard, so behind a panel rather than beside your head is the sensible choice.
What's Included
- BLUETTI Charger 1 DC to DC charger
- DC input cable
- DC to DC cable
- MC4 output cable
- Small fittings for installation
What's Not Included
- Inline fuse and fuse holder for the battery end
- Anderson plug adaptor, if your setup uses one
- Auto electrician's time, if you'd rather not wire it yourself
The kit covers the charger and its leads. What owners commonly add is a fuse at the battery end, and heavier cable if the run from your battery is a long one.
Not Sure Which Alternator Charger Suits You?
The Charger 1 suits you if you tour with a power station and you're sick of arriving with it as flat as when you left. It's the wrong pick if you don't drive much between camps, because it only works while the engine is running, in which case solar panels will do more for you. It carries a 2-year BLUETTI warranty. Not sure it will suit your station or your vehicle? Call the store on 03 7056 6732 and we'll check the voltage range with you before you buy.