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DEFA 12V 10A SmartCharger

R3,543.48(Excl.Vat)

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• One Charger for Cars, Bikes, Boats & Leisure Vehicles
• Smart Charging Prevents Overcharging & Battery Damage
• 10A Output for Faster, More Efficient Charging
• Suitable for 12V Lead-Acid Batteries (30Ah–250Ah)
• Power Supply Mode Protects Vehicle Memory & Electronics
• Maintenance (Float) Mode Safe for Long-Term Battery Care

5 Year Warranty
Year Warranty
▼Additional product information & Specifications available below▼

 


Range Discount
0 - 4 0%
5 - 9 3%
10 - 20 6%

SmartCharge 10A automatically adapts charging to the charging level, size and temperature of the battery. The display is intuitive and the cables and clamps are easy to fasten, making it compact and easy to store. A portable charger designed to make charging simple and safe for everyone.

EASY TO USE
Connect the charger, press “ON” and the charger does the rest, automatically optimizing charging for your battery.

SAFETY
SmartCharge 10A is wholly secured against sparks, short-circuiting and reverse polarity. The automatically regulated charging curve optimizes charging and protects the battery.

POWER SUPPLY
A built-in Power supply mode makes it possible to keep your vehicle powered while you replace the battery. Activate this function by pressing and holding the ON button for 5 seconds. Once activated, the charger will automatically provide 13,6V. This is indicated by the LEDs blinking in sequence from the bottom to the top.

ACCESSORIES
Detachable accessories make SmartCharge even more user-friendly. Monitor your battery status or mount the charging cable to the battery permanently. See related products.

FEATURES – SmartCharge 10A
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Simple and user-friendly interface and display
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Automatically adapts charging to your battery
• Built-in Power supply mode
• Battery status monitoring in the display
• Secured against short-circuiting and reverse polarity
• Integrated cable storage solution
• Will not overcharge your battery
• Temperature-compensated charging

TEST AND AWARD WINS
Chargers in the SmartCharge family have been crowned the best car charger by the Finnish motoring magazine Moottori, and the best boat charger in a test published in several Nordic magazines, including the Finnish KM and the Norwegian Båtmagasinet. It has also received the Award for Design Excellence and the Design for All awards from Norwegian Design Council, now DOGA. SmartCharge received top marks for combining first-class results with a user-friendly interface and that makes charging easy for all users.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Specs

Input Voltage 230V AC, 50-60Hz
Max Charge Power 175W
Inverse Current < 1mA
Output Voltage 14,4 / 14,7V DC
Operating Temperature -40°C / +40°C
Cooling Air
Type of Batteries All types of lead/acid, AGM and GEL, open and closed.
Battery Capacity 30-250Ah
IP Rating IP65
Isolation Class II
Dimensions (mm) 235(h) x 90(w) x 54(d)
Weight 0,750kg
Certification(s) EN60335-1, EN60355-2-29, EN 61204-3, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-3-2

DEFA AS conforms to the requirements of both ISO 9001- 2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007. In addition, our engine heaters and cables conform to the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002.

 

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions


DEFA SmartCharge chargers support all common 12V lead-acid battery chemistries (Flooded / AGM / GEL / EFB).


Yes. DEFA SmartCharge units include automatic multi-stage charging and maintenance modes, making them safe for long-term battery maintenance.


The 10A SmartCharge is best suited for batteries in the 30-250Ah range, making it ideal for larger cars, caravans and higher-capacity leisure boats.
NOTE: Our 6A and 8A SmartCarge models cover different battery capacities:
6A (706060): ~4–120 Ah for cars, motorcycles, small boats.
8A (701785): ~10–160 Ah for cars, SUVs, caravans and leisure batteries.
10A (706161): ~30–250 Ah for larger cars and caravans.


Charging time depends on your battery’s capacity (Ah) and its current state of charge.

How to work it out:
[Battery Ah] ÷ [Charger Amp] × 1.2.

Example: For a 100Ah battery:
6A charger → ~20 hours
8A charger → ~15 hours
10A charger → ~12 hours
25A charger → ±5 hours

Note: Actual times may vary depending on battery type, age, and condition.


Connecting your battery is simple. SmartCharge units come with both clamps and eyelet connectors, allowing for quick and secure attachment. Just connect the clamps or eyelets to your battery terminals, then plug the charger into a standard wall outlet.


• Reverse-polarity protection
• short-circuit protection
• overcharge protection
• temperature compensation


All DEFA SmartCharge portable models (6A, 8A, and 10A) come with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, underscoring DEFA’s commitment to quality and reliability, and covering any faults or defects. Full warranty terms are available from our Technical Support team.

1 review for DEFA 12V 10A SmartCharger

  1. Hendrik

    Fantastic product!

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