Even the most modern vehicles may succumb to a dead battery, and it isn't just inconvenient, it can be dangerous. So keeping a portable jump starter in the trunk isn't a bad idea. These jumpers have built-in cables and enough power to revive most passenger vehicles in minutes, and right now they don't cost a fortune. We've found some limited-time discounts that can help you grab one for less. And since you're thinking about things for the car, check out our picks for best car phone mount and best wireless car charger for 2025.
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With a peak current of 6,000 amps, this compact Avapow jump starter is the most powerful model you'll find on this list, and it can handle just about any vehicle on the road. That includes any gasoline engine and even diesel engines of up to 12 liters, making it great for cars, trucks and motorcycles -- as well as boats, ATVs and more. Plus, the intelligent jumper clamp has eight protection systems, so you don't damage the starter or your battery.
With a 27,800-mAh capacity and a 4,000-amp peak, this Avapow portable jump starter packs some serious power. It can start any vehicle with a gas engine, or any diesel engine up to 10 liters. It also has a built-in LED flashlight and two USB-A ports to charge your devices, and it can fully recharge in as few as four hours.
You can start dead batteries easily with this compact and powerful 1,000-amp portable lithium car battery jump-starter pack. It can last up to 20 jump starts on a single charge and powers up 6-liter gasoline engines and 3-liter diesel engines. This is also a power bank for charging your phone, tablet and other devices. Plus, there's a built-in 100-lumen LED flashlight with seven light modes, including emergency strobe and SOS.
This smaller, portable charger includes a light that can be used as a flashlight or in strobe or SOS mode. It also features dual USB outlets for emergency cell phone charging. You get the compact jump starter and one smart jumper clamp, as well as a USB-C cable. It also weighs less than a pound, making it great for motorcyclists, too. You can save an additional 20% using the code 6ZT8X39Y at checkout.