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Charging an Automotive Device

Garmin recommends always using the vehicle power cable packaged with your device or a Garmin-branded AC power charger. Full power will ensure your device gets the best signals from GPS satellites and traffic updates. Third-party cables or adapters may not charge the device or put it in the proper state to receive updates.

This Video is a Quick and Easy way to Learn About Charging Your Device:


There are Two Ways to Charge Your Automotive Device's Internal Battery:

1. Use the Vehicle Power Cable and Adapter that came with your device.

  • A full charge may take up to 6 hours
  • All devices come with a USB-C Vehicle Power Cable and  includes a 12-Volt Adapter
  • This is the recommended method for operating and charging your device.

2. Use a Garmin-branded Dual USB Power Adapter accessory.

  • A full charge using a Garmin USB Power Adapter may take 3 to 4 hours
  • When you plug the device into a Power Adapter and push the button to turn it “off”, the device will remain on enough to charge the battery, then fully suspend or turn off
  • Third-party AC adapters may not be able to charge the device. The Garmin-compatible Dual USB Power Adapter can be purchased from Garmin's online store
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NOTE: Place the device screen side down when charging to reduce stress on the device's USB port.

USB-C Vehicle Power Cable  Dual Power Adapter

See the applicable FAQ below for more info on USB charging.


Temperature can affect the charging of a device. The battery won't charge if it registers a temperature of 0°C (32°F) and below or 45°C (113°F) and above. See Charging Factors for an Automotive Device for more information about the effects of temperature on your device.

The battery will not drain when an automotive device is connected to external power.

See How Can I Tell Whether the Battery in My Automotive Device is Charging? to ensure your device is charging properly.


Your device will be placed into Standby Mode when the power button is pressed and released. To fully power off the device before storing it to preserve the charge on the battery, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until prompted. Then touch Off. See null.