Apologies for what is probably a basic question, but has anyone used a Napa Auto Parts battery charger on their Jaguar F-Type? I have a 2016 convertible. Also, does this need to be hooked up to the battery directly in the back or can I charge on the battery part in the engine block. Finally, anyone use the CTEK cigarette plug-in charger? Thanks.

 

You can't use the cigarette plug in since the socket is ignition switched. Some folk here have used the underhood terminals to connect their charger so yes, you can do it that way if you prefer.

 

I don't know what the Napa one looks like or how many stages it is or what amps it is but I use one of these generic ones from my local auto parts store: https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...harger&start=3
Not cheap but similar cost to a CTEK, 15 amps so much more powerful than a CTEK, I have used it for some 8 or 10 years now and it has always worked flawlessly with zero problems.
It works perfectly attached to the under-hood charging points, in fact I have the pigtail lead hardwired to them, but it would also work just as well attached directly to the battery.

 

I own an Optima 400 charger which I am very happy with. I have had my share of various maintenance chargers and this is by far the best one I have ever come across. I also own a CTEK lithium charger for my Antigravity battery in my F-Type as that requires a special charger.

I don't think you can go wrong with the optima charger or their batteries for that matter. They are in all my cars save for the F-Type which has a lithium battery. Here is a link to the charger. https://www.optimabatteries.com/prod...rs/digital-400

 

I swapped out my boat anchor for a lithium battery as well but did it before it was required. I put the boat anchor on a the cheapest CTEK charger (56-865) to maintain it incase I decide to I want to swap the batteries back. It’s been on there for about a 6 months with no issues. I also have a CTEK lithium charger and that seems to work well.

With electronics, I’ll pay a little extra for a respected brand because it seems to be a factor in their longevity and reliability. A quality charger should last a decade so when you divide the cost across that time frame, I think it’s worth the additional cost.

As mentioned, the cigarette lighter connector doesn’t work on our car so I have a convenience charge panel installed in my car. I have this along with a CTEK Bluetooth voltage/temp monitoring device on my car. Both are pretty useful if you like to geek out.

 

I have a NAPA charger/maintainer wired into my wife's RX8 and it works fine, but then the car is far less complex.

Keep in mind that the 2016 has a single AGM battery. Whatever you choose, make sure it has an AGM setting, like the NOCO Genius line, which I highly recommend for seasonal maintenance.