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Black cylindrical USB-C car charger with matte finish

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U280-C01-25-1B 25W USB-C car charger

SKU CH-Y8RQ-V43HF MPN U280-C01-25-1B

Charges USB-C devices up to 25W from a 12V vehicle outlet with Power Delivery 3.0

  • Adapter connectorUSB Type-C
  • Output voltage12 V
  • Output current3A
  • Product typeCar Charger
  • Product colorBlack
  • Charges compatible devices quickly with 25W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0
  • Powers smartphones, tablets, e-readers and notebooks from a 12V vehicle outlet
  • Protects connected hardware by preventing overheating and overcharging
  • Delivers up to 3A output at 12V for efficient charging
  • Compact black charger plugs directly into car, truck or SUV dashboard power socket

25W USB-C car charger

This 25W USB-C car charger plugs into a 12V DC outlet to power smartphones, tablets, e-readers and notebooks while traveling. It delivers up to 3A output through a single USB Type-C port. The compact black adapter suits drivers who need fast charging on the road. Buyers who require multiple simultaneous ports or higher wattage for larger laptops should look elsewhere.

Thermals and power draw

Built-in safeguards prevent overheating and overcharging to protect connected devices during normal use. The charger draws power from the vehicle’s 12V outlet and converts it to 25W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0. No active cooling fan is present, so operation stays silent in the cabin.

Sustained load behavior

Under continuous demand the unit maintains its 25W rating while the protection circuits monitor temperature and current. Charging speed remains consistent for the duration of the journey without thermal throttling. The 4x faster claim versus conventional USB chargers applies to compatible devices supporting the PD 3.0 standard.

How it compares

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Price $16.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 1,426 comparable items (median $24.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU280-C01-25-1B
Part numberU280-C01-25-1B
Product typeCar Charger
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Adapter connectorUSB Type-C
Power
Output voltage12 V
Output current3A
Size & build
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the Tripp Lite U280-C01-25-1B and what step do people often miss?

Plug the charger firmly into the 12V DC power outlet until it seats fully; the step people miss is verifying the outlet supplies power with the vehicle ignition on.

What maintenance or replacement will this 25W USB-C car charger need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the unit if the USB-C port becomes loose, shows physical damage, or stops delivering 3A output.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this charger?

The 25W Power Delivery 3.0 output ceiling is reached first; connected devices drawing more than 3A at 12V will throttle to the charger’s maximum.

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