Draper Recognised in The Auto Express 2026 Product Awards
29th Apr 2026
Every week the independent testers at Auto Express put car care essentials through their paces and once a year the magazine highlights the ‘best of the best’ in its annual Product Awards issue. The Auto Express Product Awards are dedicated the kit that impressed the testers the most over the past 12 months – and we’re pleased to have been recognised on this list.
The Draper 12V 10A Smart Battery Charger & Maintainer has been named the winner in the Battery Chargers Category. The reviewer called it a “clear winner” in its category and praised it simplicity, clear buttons and ability to revive deeply discharged batteries.
Having previously held the Best Buy title for two years, this battery charger is a must for any motorist, classic car collector or garage. You won’t get caught out by a flat battery ever again with one of these handy. This portable smart charger will work with a range of 6V and 12V vehicle batteries and can be connected to a Lead-Acid or Lithium battery for a long duration without the risk of overcharging. This means you can simply leave it to charge overnight without worrying. Winter conditions aren’t a problem either, the entire Draper range of Smart Chargers & Battery Maintainers can all be used in temperatures as low as -20°C.
What also sets our award-winning charger apart is a special 10-step process that can analyse and repair your battery. The charger can actually check the status of your battery and ensure its kept at 95-100%, with the voltage continually monitored. It’s an easy to use and cost-effective solution to keep batteries in good condition all year round.
You can find out more about the review of our Smart Battery Charger and details of all our award winners on our dedicated ‘Award Winning Tools’ page.
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