Rank #6 in Best Car Battery Charger 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Share a Model Number
Maypole 8A 12V Automatic Battery Charger, 9-Stage
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Maypole MP7428 is an 8A 12V electronic smart battery charger in sixth place in this guide. The listing describes a fully automatic 9-stage charger for lead acid and AGM batteries, with a 1.2Ah–192Ah capacity range and suitability for vehicles up to 5L (5000cc). It is priced at £36.99.
The number to watch here is the ratings count. The Amazon listing says 400 ratings and a 4.5 out of 5 average, but the star breakdown given for the product adds up to 100: 74 five-star, 17 four-star, 3 three-star, 1 two-star and 5 one-star. The spec table also includes a field reading “Guaranteed software updates until: unknown”, which is not a specification you would normally expect on a battery charger. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 400 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £36.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 400 ratings (as listed) |
| Rating breakdown (as listed) | 5★ 74, 4★ 17, 3★ 3, 2★ 1, 1★ 5 — total 100 |
| Charging current | 8A |
| Battery capacity range | 1.2Ah - 192Ah |
| Vehicle suitability | Up to 5L (5000cc) |
| Charging stages | 9 stage charging cycle |
| Guaranteed software updates until (as listed) | unknown |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great Charger and like the option to view charging status and percentage.Easy to use and well made.Shuts off once 100% charge achieved.”
Verified purchase“managed to regenerate an old battery really good, better than expensive ones”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Car Battery Charger 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Share a Model Number.
Questions people ask
What is the Maypole MP7428?
It is an 8A 12V electronic smart car battery charger from Maypole, described in the listing as fully automatic with a 9 stage charging cycle.
What battery capacity can it charge?
The listing states 1.2Ah - 192Ah battery capacity.
What size vehicles is it suitable for?
The listing says it is suitable for vehicles up to 5L (5000cc).
Does it have a transformer?
No. The listing says it is a high frequency charger and does not have a transformer.
What safety features and leads does it have?
Built in safety features including reverse polarity, short circuit and open circuit protection, and 1.5m output leads fitted with insulated crocodile clips.
Do the ratings add up?
The Maypole MP7428 listing says 400 ratings and 4.5 out of 5, but the star breakdown shown adds up to 100: 74 five-star, 17 four-star, 3 three-star, 1 two-star and 5 one-star.
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