Recommended jump starter?

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jamih70

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I have come to learn that occasional issues with a dead 12V are pretty common with EVs. I'm looking into buying a portable jump starter to have on hand. Online shopping for one is a little overwhelming. Anyone have any recommendations?
I'm in the United States, have a 2016 Kia Soul EV.
 
I don't have any recommendations, but you don't need a powerful one.

In an ICE car a jump start has to be able to turn over the engine, which requires lots of power. With an EV a jump start only needs to turn on the main relay. Once the main relay is on them the DCDC converter will provide the 12V power from the main traction battery.
 
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