---
product_id: 48102707
title: "MXS 5.0"
brand: "ctek"
price: "VT50820"
currency: VUV
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 9
category: "Ctek"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48102707-mxs-5-0
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 5A smart charging current Prolongs battery life up to 3x Automatic temperature compensation MXS 5.0

**Brand:** ctek
**Price:** VT50820
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔋 Charge smarter, last longer — never get stranded again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MXS 5.0 by ctek
- **How much does it cost?** VT50820 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48102707-mxs-5-0)

## Best For

- ctek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ctek brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Longevity:** 5-year warranty and proven to triple battery lifespan
- • **Compact & Shockproof:** Durable design built for on-the-go and long-term use
- • **Temperature Adaptive:** Optimizes charging in any climate for peak battery health
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Includes crocodile clamps + ring terminals for permanent or quick setups
- • **Smart & Fully Automatic:** Plug-and-play ease with zero guesswork for busy pros

## Overview

The CTEK MXS 5.0 is a compact, intelligent battery charger with automatic temperature compensation that delivers a steady 5A charge. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it extends battery life up to three times longer by maintaining optimal charge cycles. Featuring versatile connection options and a rugged, shockproof build, it’s backed by a 5-year warranty and trusted by top car manufacturers worldwide.

## Description

The CTEK MXS 5.0 is an intelligent battery charger and maintainer, all in one compact, shock-proof unit. This award-winning charger is fully automatic and simple to use - it requires no specialist knowledge for use. The CTEK MXS 5.0 comes with crocodile clamps and also practical ring-terminals for a more permanent connection. Regularly charging your battery with a CTEK MXS 5.0 will prolong battery life by up to 3 times. The MXS 5.0 comes with a 5-year warranty. A range of practical accessories, compatible with the MXS 5.0 are available, including a protective bumper, extension cable, comfort indicator, cig plug adaptor & wall hanger. CTEK is the pioneering and trusted manufacturer of innovative battery management systems and supplier of chargers to the world's most recognised car manufacturers.

Review: Reliable smart charger – easy to use and great for maintaining car batteries - I bought the CTEK MXS 5.0 to maintain the battery on a car that isn’t used daily, and so far it has been very reliable and straightforward to use. The charger is compact, well built and clearly designed for long-term battery care rather than just quick charging. The connection process is simple, with clear indicators showing each charging stage. It’s ideal if you want to keep a battery healthy over time, especially for vehicles that are parked for long periods. If only the cables were longer it would have been perfect. Overall, a well-designed charger. Not the cheapest option, but the quality and smart features make it worth it if you want to look after your battery properly.
Review: Keeps batteries viable and extends life - I bought this charger as I have a camper van that spends several months a year off-road in the driveway, during the down season and I have both the van and leisure batteries to keep maintained. I had used a simpler trickle charger but The CTEK is specifically designed to restore and maintain batteries and displays exactly what it is doing in the charge cycle. It has done a great job of keeping those batteries maintained over the Winter and I also use it to top up the leisure battery before any trips away, especially where I am off-grid, as the inbuilt charger unit in the van cannot charge to the same high value. I had the battery in my car replaced last Summer and I was curious as to why the stop-start system was not working, similarly to before when the old battery was failing. I measured the voltage and it was low, so I used the CTEK to boost it up to full charge. The battery had clearly been stored at a lower voltage and never fully recovered until boosted this way. The battery has since been healthy and stop-start works perfectly. On the leisure battery I permanently wired up a CTEK cable to the terminals so I can just plug it directly to the charger while the battery is boxed up. I also got the 12v plug-in charger cable for directly plugging into the 12v auxiliary sockets in both the van and car. This charges the battery through any permanently live 12v socket, which is very convenient and saves raising the bonnet and using crocodile clips. Note that this only works on sockets that are always live and not those that only go live when the ignition is switched on. My experience is that this is a great charger for battery restoration, maintenance and boosting depleted batteries caused by short journeys or heavy use in winter.

## Features

- Genuine Part

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00FC42HAA |
| Best Sellers Rank | 80 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) 2 in Car Battery Charging Units |
| Brand | CTEK |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,396) |
| Date First Available | 21 Sept. 2013 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 7.06 Ounces |
| Item model number | 56-975 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 29 x 15.1 x 5.2 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.68 Kilograms |
| Part number | MXS 5.0 |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 27.2 x 14.4 x 5.4 centimetres |
| Style | Single |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CTEK
- **Colour:** Black
- **Item weight:** 7.06 Ounces
- **Output voltage:** 12 Volts (DC)
- **Product dimensions:** 14.4D x 27.2W x 5.4H centimetres

## Images

![MXS 5.0 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cWffE5MQL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Model, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Once switched on & mode selected, if there is a power cut, will the unit remember and continue automatically on the resumption of Mains power?**
A: The charger remembers the Mode set with the button, but starts at the first step of the charging process for that Mode after a break in the power supply.

**Q: How does this charger connect to the mains? I can't see a mains lead.**
A: The cable on the left in the picture is about 2 metres long ending in a 3-pin 13A plug.  That on the right ends in a mini line connector which mates with either the crocodile-clip or ring-terminal extensions shown (and included).  A "cigarette lighter connector" (to charge through the 12V 'lighter' socket) is also available as is a rubber bumper.  I bought these with the charger.  My car's fuse panel can be configured to make the lighter socket permanently live so the charger can be left under the front passenger seat, invisibly topping up the charge when the car stands unused for days on end.  The rubber bumper fits around the charger's plastic case, both protecting it against knocks and making it far less likely to slide off front wing, top of the engine or whatever.  A brilliant bit of kit.  Its 5A rating may look pretty modest but unlike simple chargers whose output drops sharply once the battery starts to take some charge, the CTEK pumps out a full 5A for the whole of the bulk charge phase; an overnight charge of a completely 'flat' will give you a fully (not partly) charged and reconditioned battery and it can be left connected for months if necessary.  It's worth looking at the full specification on CTEK's own website.

**Q: What is the mains voltage input range**
A: 220 - 240v

**Q: My son has just bought a 125cc motorbike. would the battery connectors on the CTEK charger be small enough to fit onto a bike battery?**
A: Yes it will charge a car and bike. It has a dedicated bike mode which lowers the charging rate.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable smart charger – easy to use and great for maintaining car batteries
*by D***O on 17 December 2025*

I bought the CTEK MXS 5.0 to maintain the battery on a car that isn’t used daily, and so far it has been very reliable and straightforward to use. The charger is compact, well built and clearly designed for long-term battery care rather than just quick charging. The connection process is simple, with clear indicators showing each charging stage. It’s ideal if you want to keep a battery healthy over time, especially for vehicles that are parked for long periods. If only the cables were longer it would have been perfect. Overall, a well-designed charger. Not the cheapest option, but the quality and smart features make it worth it if you want to look after your battery properly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeps batteries viable and extends life
*by C***B on 9 May 2023*

I bought this charger as I have a camper van that spends several months a year off-road in the driveway, during the down season and I have both the van and leisure batteries to keep maintained. I had used a simpler trickle charger but The CTEK is specifically designed to restore and maintain batteries and displays exactly what it is doing in the charge cycle. It has done a great job of keeping those batteries maintained over the Winter and I also use it to top up the leisure battery before any trips away, especially where I am off-grid, as the inbuilt charger unit in the van cannot charge to the same high value. I had the battery in my car replaced last Summer and I was curious as to why the stop-start system was not working, similarly to before when the old battery was failing. I measured the voltage and it was low, so I used the CTEK to boost it up to full charge. The battery had clearly been stored at a lower voltage and never fully recovered until boosted this way. The battery has since been healthy and stop-start works perfectly. On the leisure battery I permanently wired up a CTEK cable to the terminals so I can just plug it directly to the charger while the battery is boxed up. I also got the 12v plug-in charger cable for directly plugging into the 12v auxiliary sockets in both the van and car. This charges the battery through any permanently live 12v socket, which is very convenient and saves raising the bonnet and using crocodile clips. Note that this only works on sockets that are always live and not those that only go live when the ignition is switched on. My experience is that this is a great charger for battery restoration, maintenance and boosting depleted batteries caused by short journeys or heavy use in winter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential bit of kit for hybrid car owners
*by G***R on 10 May 2025*

Bought on the recommendation of members of an online hybrid car forum, as a way of keeping the tiny 12V battery in good shape. Although I have never suffered the dreaded 12v battery failure, I know that the voltage gets low after the car has not been used for a few days. Apparently driving the car around at a steady speed e.g. motorway or dual carriageway run, does not charge the battery up. But having the car stationary with the ignition on in "Ready" mode for 1 hour does do the trick. Far easier to use this trickle charger and leave the car alone while you get on with other tasks. There are two sets of leads supplied with the charger, I used the lead with the ring fittings (M6 eyelet) and attached this directly to the battery in the boot. This allows me to connect the charger to the battery without faffing around with clamps. It also has the advantage that I can plug in the charger, close the boot hatch (the lead is thin enough to stick out) and lock up the car while it is charging. Typically this takes several hours (6-8) but because the charger is automatic and only uses a low voltage to charge, you don't have to keep an eye on it. I use the charger every couple of months to prevent the battery discharging too much. I also use it just before I go on overseas holidays because the car will be sitting in an airport car park for 1-2 weeks. So far, so good and the car has had no issues starting. I also have a Noco jump starter just in case, but so far so good and not had to use it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- CTEK MXS 5.0 Battery Charger with Automatic Temperature Compensation, Black
- CTEK 56-304 Connect 2.5M Extension: extend the range of your charger
- CTEK Cigarette Lighter Connector Adaptor 56-263

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