A shop grade 10 A charger and power supply that covers lead acid and lithium at a fair price. The short warranty is its main weakness.
Amazon $74.39
A high end 15 A charger and supply for owners of big 12 V batteries in trucks, RVs and boats who want lithium support.
- 15 ACharge current
- 12 VVoltage
- YesLithium mode
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 15 A recharges large car, truck and RV batteries in a few hours
- 15 A supply mode holds voltage during diagnostics and battery swaps
- Handles lead acid and lithium batteries up to 350 Ah
- Expensive next to other 15 A chargers
- Not suited to batteries under 30 Ah, so motorcycles need a second charger
- Warranty, IP rating and weight were not available from CTEK at the time of writing
The CTEK NXT family
Every CTEK NXT model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own current.
| Model | Charge current | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTEK NXT 5 | 4.3 A | 3.9/5 | $124.99 |
| CTEK NXT 15 (this one) | 15 A | 2.9/5 | $377.08 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its current. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 40-727 |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Charge current | 15 A |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Largest battery | 350 Ah |
| Lithium mode | Yes |
| Temperature compensation | Yes |
| Power supply mode | Yes |
| Build | |
| Released | 2025-11-20 |
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