Jump starters & chargers

Jump starters and car chargers in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

Approximately, according to sellers' websites in October 2026, a small pocket jump starter costs R 990 to R 1,300 in South Africa, and a 2,000 A model with an inflator R 1,400 to R 2,900. Heavy-duty and professional units run from R 3,500 to R 9,600. For a unit that fits your battery, describe your vehicle in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Battery size, voltage and peak amps

Check the voltage before you buy. Most cars and bakkies use a 12 V battery, while many trucks and buses use 24 V, and the unit must be rated for yours. Peak amps (A) show how much current the starter can deliver for a short time, and mAh shows the stored charge. A 2,000 A rating is for bigger engines, so ask the seller to confirm the rating for your battery.

Cold mornings and winter

October is spring, and the cold months come in June to August. Cold mornings are when a weak battery usually shows itself, so buy and charge the unit before winter. Summer runs from December to February, so check the unit before a long summer trip as well, and keep it charged through both seasons instead of waiting for a flat battery on the road.

Delivery, cash on delivery and warranty

Some listings offer free delivery and cash on delivery, but others charge for delivery, so ask for the total to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha before you pay. Some brands sold here guarantee their jump starters against manufacturing defects for the life of the product, but terms differ, so read the warranty before you buy. Jumper cables are rated in amps as well, for example 50 A, so check that rating too.

What to write in your request

Name the vehicle type, whether a car, bakkie, van or truck, and the battery size if you know it. Say whether it must be 12 V or 24 V. Tell the seller if you want a pocket unit, an inflator, a power bank or a heavy-duty starter, and whether new or used is fine. Add your delivery city and your budget in rand.

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