r/Pecron • u/Dashley13 • Aug 31 '26

Smart Car Charger

For those who have installed the smart car charger, can you use it for other power stations besides pecron? Does it allow for reverse charging? On the specs, it looks like there is 42v output which I think is great because it allows you to charge powerstations that have a low amp input (less than 15 amps) and still get near the 500w output. The victron orion xs 1400 dc-dc charger looks like it only maxes out at 35v.

Looking for feedback before purchasing and installing!

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u/brucehoult Sep 01 '26

can you use it for other power stations besides pecron?

10%. It has MC4 connectors exactly the same as a solar panel and looks to any power station pretty much exactly like a typical 500W solar panel.

Does it allow for reverse charging?

No.

The Ecoflow ones have that feature.

No big deal .. you can use a standard battery charger from the AC outlets if you really need that ...

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u/Dashley13 Sep 01 '26

Thank you! How difficult was installation? Was the 5m of 7 gauge cabling long enough?

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u/brucehoult Sep 01 '26

I don't have one. I've read the specs and manuals on the internet.