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White dual-port car charger with USB-C and USB-A sockets

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U280-C02-30W-K 30W dual-port car charger

SKU CH-50FG-E73F7 MPN U280-C02-30W-K

Dual-port car charger delivers 30 W total with 18 W USB-C PD 3.0 and 12 W USB-A ports

  • Charging featuresPower Delivery 3.0
  • Adapter connectorUSB
  • Full-size USB ports1
  • Max output powerMaximum charging power output of 30 W: 18 W USB-C PD 3.0 and
  • Product typeCar Charger
  • Product colorWhite
  • Charges two devices at once with dual USB ports
  • 30W total output powers demanding phones and tablets
  • 18W USB-C Power Delivery 3.0 enables fast charging
  • 12W USB-A port supports legacy devices at 5V 2.4A
  • Plugs into standard 12V car cigarette lighter socket

Dual-port car charger for two devices

The Tripp Lite U280-C02-30W-K plugs into a 12 V DC outlet and provides two USB ports for simultaneous charging. A USB-C port delivers up to 18 W using Power Delivery 3.0 and a USB-A port supplies up to 12 W. Combined output reaches 30 W for phones, tablets or power banks.

Thermals noise and power draw

The adapter draws power from the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket without an external supply. No active cooling is fitted so operation is silent. Power consumption scales with the connected devices up to the 30 W total limit.

Included USB-C to Lightning cable

A USB-C to Lightning cable is bundled in the package so compatible devices can use the PD 3.0 port immediately. The white finish matches the charger housing. No additional software or drivers are required.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU280-C02-30 W-K
Product typeCar Charger
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
Adapter connectorUSB
Full-size USB ports1
Power
Charging featuresPower Delivery 3.0
Max output powerMaximum charging power output of 30 W: 18 W USB-C PD 3.0 and 12 W USB-A
USB-C: 5 V 3A, 9 V 2A (18 W)
USB-A: 5 V 2.4A (12 W)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size100 × 66 × 35 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the U280-C02-30W-K in my vehicle and what is the common mistake?

Plug the charger firmly into the 12V DC cigarette lighter outlet until it seats fully; the common mistake is leaving it loose, which cuts power when the vehicle vibrates.

What maintenance or replacement will this car charger need over time?

No internal parts are user-serviceable; if the USB-C or USB-A ports become loose or stop delivering 18W and 12W respectively, replace the entire unit.

What limit appears first when both ports run at full 30W output for a long drive?

The charger shares a combined 30W budget, so sustained dual-port use at 18W USB-C plus 12W USB-A will hit that thermal ceiling before any single port reaches its own rating.

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