Is it a good idea to charge with a car plug?

[SomeDudeAsking]

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I' m wondering if it is a good idea to charge an iPhone with a car plug adapter through the cigarette lighter. I don't think cigarette lighter sockets have any surge protection and the electricity going towards the iPhone may damage it. This is especially a concern if you turn on or turn off your car with your iPhone still plugged in.

 

[S.B.G]

I've been charging frequently my iPhone's in my truck this way for the last 3 years and have never had a problem.

 

[VTAb182]

If it broke iphones, you'd think there would be less (if any) car chargers on the market

 

[ItsJustafnPhone]

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I' m wondering if it is a good idea to charge an iPhone with a car plug adapter through the cigarette lighter. I don't think cigarette lighter sockets have any surge protection and the electricity going towards the iPhone may damage it. This is especially a concern if you turn on or turn off your car with your iPhone still plugged in.

the ciggarette lighter itself has little surge protection

but that 12v to 5V adapter has a surger protector and an in-line fuse that will cut the current to your phone if it exceeds the specified limit of the fuse

so in other words you are safe