---
product_id: 120060274
title: "OptiMate 5 Start/Stop"
brand: "optimate"
price: "€ 196.59"
currency: EUR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
category: "Optimate"
url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/120060274-optimate-5-start-stop
store_origin: DE
region: Germany
---

# 4V low volt start 4A smart charging amps 1-step desulphation recovery OptiMate 5 Start/Stop

**Brand:** optimate
**Price:** € 196.59
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔌 Power up your ride, never miss a start!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OptiMate 5 Start/Stop by optimate
- **How much does it cost?** € 196.59 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/120060274-optimate-5-start-stop)

## Best For

- optimate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted optimate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Weatherproof & Ready:** Includes durable eyelet and clamp leads designed for hassle-free bench or permanent charging setups.
- • **Revives Dead Batteries:** Low Volt Start at 4V plus 1-step desulphation breathes new life into deeply discharged batteries.
- • **Smart 4A Charging Power:** Keeps your 12V battery optimally charged with temperature-compensated current for peak performance.
- • **Set & Forget Maintenance:** Automatic battery maintainer ensures your vehicle’s battery stays healthy even during long periods of inactivity.
- • **Universal Battery Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with AGM, MF, STD, GEL, and EFB batteries from 12Ah to 160Ah—one charger for all your rides.

## Overview

The OptiMate 5 Start/Stop is a professional-grade 12V battery charger and maintainer designed for modern start/stop and conventional lead acid batteries. Featuring a smart 4A constant current with temperature compensation, it supports a wide range of battery types (AGM, MF, STD, GEL, EFB) from 12Ah to 160Ah. Its low volt start capability at 4V and 1-step desulphation recovery effectively restores deeply discharged batteries. Weatherproof leads included make it perfect for both bench and permanent vehicle charging, ensuring your battery stays in peak condition even during extended downtime.

## Description

OptiMate 5 Start/Stop 12V Car Battery Charger, Automatic 4A battery maintainer/optimiser for classic car, van, camper batteries: desertcart.co.uk: Automotive

Review: Fabulous item to keep your battery healthy whilst your away. - We were away for 3 months and this charger kept the car battery just trickle charging when required plugged in for that time. Brilliant
Review: Buy it, you won’t be disappointed - I had an Optimate 4 for a long time and bought the 5 after accidentally turning the ignition on my Ducati to P, leaving it for a couple of weeks so it drained the battery and also dropping the 4 onto a hard surface which then broke it. Although I didn’t realise this at the time. After having the bike on charge for several days nothing happened so I bought the 5 as there was a good deal on. Set up was easy, you need to use the dedicated lead if permanently attaching to the bike’s battery as the connectors are completely different to the 4, which took maybe 5 minutes. I fired it up, selected 12V on the switchable 6V/12V button and in less than 3 hours the battery was fully charged, and this despite it being drained flat and left for 2 weeks. An outstanding piece of kit that saved me having to buy a new battery. It says it works on all types of battery which is another bonus. Just don’t drop it on the floor!!!

## Features

- Ideal 12V Start/Stop and conventional lead acid batteries.
- Ideal for: AGM / MF, STD, GEL and EFB from 12Ah to 160Ah
- SAVE : Low Volt Start of 4V + 1-step desulphation recovery.
- CHARGING AMPS : 4A (Constant current, temperature compensated)
- Included Accessories: O1 Weatherproof Eyelet Lead; O4 Clamp Lead for bench charging

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07NYQJ4RC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,893 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) 134 in Car Battery Charging Units |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | TM232 |
| Manufacturer | TecMate |
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 979.99 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OptiMate
- **Colour:** Black
- **Input voltage:** 240 Volts (AC)
- **Output voltage:** 12 Volts (DC)
- **Product dimensions:** 10D x 10W x 10H millimetres

## Images

![OptiMate 5 Start/Stop - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AbirPmB8L.jpg)
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![OptiMate 5 Start/Stop - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817+f4VLW8L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this better than the optimate 4 for charging motorhome engine battery**
A: The higher the number the higher the max output current. (Will charge drained batteries faster)
So yes it is. But if all your doing is keeping the battery optimised then it may be more than you need.

For example we have a 100amp starter battery and 100amp habitation battery. This charger is enough to keep both batteries optimised and to keep habitation battery full of charge or recharge after normal usage.

Typical appliances running: gas fridge, gas heater and electric circulation fan, led lights, Our battery is always kept fully charged.
May struggle with 12V tv and other high power appliances though

**Q: Can i use this for a jet ski**
A: Ann, I undertand that jet skis have engines up to 1800cc, and either two stroke or four stroke. I have used my Optimate 5 for charging my Jaguar F-Pace 2 litre turbocharged petrol powered car for around 4 months whilst it has been off the road, and the Optimate 5 has been attached to it all this time, keeping it charged without any problem. I now use the car everyh day with the same battery in it and it works fine. I therefore think using it to keep a jetski in good condition should be well within its cabability.

**Q: Is this suitable for 100ah motorhome batteries, (starter & leisure).**
A: Yes this is why we bought it and it works perfectly

**Q: Would this be suitable for a 3.0l tdi to keep it charged up or should i go for the optimate 6**
A: either will do the job but the Opt 6 charges much quicker

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous item to keep your battery healthy whilst your away.
*by J***C on 11 July 2025*

We were away for 3 months and this charger kept the car battery just trickle charging when required plugged in for that time. Brilliant

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buy it, you won’t be disappointed
*by J***G on 26 May 2021*

I had an Optimate 4 for a long time and bought the 5 after accidentally turning the ignition on my Ducati to P, leaving it for a couple of weeks so it drained the battery and also dropping the 4 onto a hard surface which then broke it. Although I didn’t realise this at the time. After having the bike on charge for several days nothing happened so I bought the 5 as there was a good deal on. Set up was easy, you need to use the dedicated lead if permanently attaching to the bike’s battery as the connectors are completely different to the 4, which took maybe 5 minutes. I fired it up, selected 12V on the switchable 6V/12V button and in less than 3 hours the battery was fully charged, and this despite it being drained flat and left for 2 weeks. An outstanding piece of kit that saved me having to buy a new battery. It says it works on all types of battery which is another bonus. Just don’t drop it on the floor!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use
*by G***E on 12 January 2025*

If after this cold spell it’s done it’s job then I make the review with a great 5 stars

## Frequently Bought Together

- OptiMate 5 Start/Stop 12V Car Battery Charger, Automatic 4A battery maintainer/optimiser for classic car, van, camper batteries
- OptiMate O13 SAE Extension Lead 4.6 Meter, Black
- OptiMate O1 SAE Weatherproof Eyelet Lead, Black

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*Store origin: DE*
*Last updated: 2026-01-23*