The smartphone is constantly discharged at the most inopportune moment. It is especially annoying when this happens in the car during a long trip, or, worse, in traffic. And if you turned the wrong way, got lost, and there is no navigator at hand? The best option is to recharge the mobile directly in the car. But there are rumors that it is dangerous for both the phone and the car. Today we will tell you whether this is true or a myth.

Causes

The reasons for the fears of motorists are very diverse. Someone is worried that the engine will stall. Another is worried that the phone will “die”. Manufacturers of modern cars have provided special USB ports in their car models. But they are of little use: the phone consumes more power than the car can transmit. In extreme cases, you can plug it into the cigarette lighter socket, but in this case the phone will receive too much energy.

Also, if you connect the smartphone to the car and forget to remove it from charging, over time it can discharge the battery of the car. As a result, it may not have enough starting current and the car simply will not start. However, only owners of old cars can be afraid of this. New modern cars with new engines are much more powerful, they are not afraid of such a situation.

So, there are two main problems when charging a phone in the car. These are Chinese adapters and power surges. It is because of them that you should refuse to recharge your smartphone while traveling.

Chinese adapters

If you use high-quality chargers and adapters, you don’t have to worry much.

But if you come across a Chinese fake, it threatens not only the phone, but also the car itself. The fact is that Chinese charging may not withstand the flow of energy and burn out. It may even cause damage to the internal parts of the smartphone. Especially if it is faulty.

In addition, Chinese devices can cause a short circuit. As a result, local fire. How dangerous this is, I think, is not worth explaining. Therefore, it is advisable to use only original devices. Or at least their quality counterparts.

Voltage drop in the car's on-board network

Power surges in a car are another common problem. In cars, it is not constant, and you have to put up with it. And they occur at the most unexpected moment. If a mobile phone is charging in the car at this time, you can say goodbye to it. Power surges can easily damage a smartphone’s battery. Smart phones have a special fuse controller. But he is not a guarantee that the phone will not burn in such a situation.

Overvoltage can provoke a Chinese adapter. If you plug it into the cigarette lighter, then the jump will not take long. The result is overheating of the smartphone, and maybe its destruction. In any case, the phone’s battery will not say thank you.

Is there any fear in modern cars

Modern cars are more advanced. Their manufacturers are improving the charging system for mobile devices, but they still have something to strive for. However, if you follow the rules, abandon cheap adapters and cables, then possible problems are minimized.

It is worth remembering that a car is a means of transportation. The operating instructions do not provide for recharging mobile phones from the car's on-board network. And if such a situation does occur, you need to urgently charge the mobile phone - it is better to use portable batteries. For example, power bank. And for your own safety, you should postpone the smartphone until the end of the trip. After all, distracting from the road is not a good idea.