{"product_id":"nitecore-i2-battery-charger","title":"Nitecore i2 Battery Charger","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNitecore i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Battery Charger  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo independent slots, four battery chemistries, and charging intelligence that adjusts itself to whatever you feed it. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitecore NEW I2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a dual-bay universal charger built for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLi-ion, IMR, LiFePO4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNi-MH\/Ni-Cd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e rechargeable cells\u003c\/strong\u003e. That covers every \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-batteries\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-batteries\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Battery\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVape Battery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the market, plus\u003cstrong\u003e AA, AAA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and C\/D household rechargeables. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Current Distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e technology prioritises whichever slot needs power most, switching automatically between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500mA \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e1000mA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e depending on battery capacity and how many cells are loaded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire-retardant PC housing, reverse polarity protection, short circuit prevention, and over-time charging cutoff at 20 hours. Compact at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e132 x 70 x 35mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e126g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewithout batteries. Over 18s only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy vapers choose this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal chemistry support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers Li-ion, IMR, LiFePO4, and Ni-MH\/Ni-Cd in one unit, so a single charger manages your vape cells, torch batteries, and household rechargeables without needing separate devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Current Distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e automatically shifts charging current to whichever slot needs it most, reducing total charge time when running two batteries of different capacities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse polarity and short-circuit protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means a battery dropped in the wrong way round triggers a blinking LED warning instead of damaging the charger or the cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e126g and barely larger than a phone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes it genuinely portable for vapers who travel with spare 18650s or 21700s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvertime cutoff at 20 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prevents runaway charging on degraded cells, which is a real safety concern with unprotected IMR batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitecore NEW I2 Battery Charger Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmart Detection Takes the Guesswork Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlide a cell into either bay, and the NEW I2 identifies the chemistry within two seconds. Four LEDs light up for lithium cells. Two LEDs for Ni-MH. The charger then selects the correct voltage profile and current automatically. For large-capacity lithium cells above \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1200mAh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you get \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e charging by default in a single slot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmaller cells like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16340\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10440\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e drop to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e automatically, which protects them from overcurrent damage. No menus, no screens to navigate. You put the battery in and let the charger work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy ACD Matters for Dual-Bay Charging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost cheap dual chargers split current equally between slots regardless of what is in them. \u003cstrong\u003eNitecore's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Current Distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eworks differently. Set the left slot to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the right slot holds at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e until the left cell nears completion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the right slot ramps up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once the first cell finishes. Practically speaking? Your primary battery is always prioritised. Pair this with any\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-mods\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Mod\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Mod\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eape Mod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that takes external batteries, and you always have a charged cell ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual Voltage for Specialist Cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiFePO4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.7V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e charging voltage instead of the standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.2V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The NEW I2 defaults to 4.2V for all lithium cells, which would damage a LiFePO4 cell over time. Nitecore built-in manual voltage selection: hold the V button, cycle through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.35V, 4.2V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.7V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, then release on the correct setting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame applies to the rarer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.8V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lithium cells. Most vapers will never touch this, but if you run specialist hardware, the option exists, and it matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Battery Recovery That Actually Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGot an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cell sitting at 0V? The NEW I2 flags it as non-chargeable initially, all four LEDs blinking. Hold both buttons until the indicator flashes, and the charger enters recovery mode. It trickle-charges the cell back above safe voltage before switching to normal charging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitecore recommends replacing the cell if recovery fails after several attempts, which is fair advice. But for cells that have been sitting forgotten in a drawer, recovery mode can bring them back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Not Catch Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire-retardant PC plastic rated to withstand sustained heat. The charger also monitors total charge time per slot independently. Exceed 20 hours on any single cell and the NEW I2 shuts that slot down, displaying a full-charge indicator regardless of actual state. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat failsafe exists because low-quality cells can develop internal faults during extended charging. Nitecore's approach: cut the risk, alert the user, let you decide what to do with the cell afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Set Up the Nitecore NEW I2 Battery Charger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the included power cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the charger and plug into a mains socket. The charger accepts AC 100-240V, so it works with UK plugs without an adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInsert your battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into either slot, positive terminal facing up as marked on the charger body. The spring-loaded contacts accommodate cells from small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10340\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e up to flat-topped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the LED indicators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four LEDs for lithium chemistry, two for Ni-MH. Charging starts within two seconds of correct insertion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor LiFePO4 or 3.8V cells only:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e press the slot button after detection, hold the V button, and select the correct voltage. Release when the right LED highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave the charger undisturbed for the full charge cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A full 18650 charge from empty takes roughly three to four hours at 1A. The three progress LEDs fill sequentially, and all three remain solid when charging completes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove batteries promptly once charged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nitecore recommends not leaving cells in a completed charger for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Nitecore NEW I2 Battery Charger Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe charger unit itself with its two independent bays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne power cable for UK mains connection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUser manual and warranty card. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo batteries included, no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/chargers-and-cables\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/chargers-and-cables\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"USB-C Cable\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for device charging. This is a mains-powered battery charger only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Go-To Charger for Every External Battery Vape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NEW I2 handles the three cell sizes that matter for vaping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18650, 20700, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e21700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If your\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/box-mods\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/box-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Box Mod\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/box-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Box Mod\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eox Mod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/regulated-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" Regulated Mod \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eegulated Mod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003etakes removable batteries, this charger fits them. It also charges every Li-ion size Nitecore lists, from compact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10340\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eup to large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e26650\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e cells\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus the full range of Ni-MH household batteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat it does not do: charge non-rechargeable cells. \u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline, zinc-carbon, primary lithium\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCR123A, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eCR2 batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e must never be inserted. The charger has no mechanism to detect primary chemistry, and attempting to charge them risks explosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Nitecore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitecore is manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eSYSMAX \u003c\/strong\u003eInnovations, a Guangzhou-based company that has built its reputation on intelligent charging systems and portable power solutions. The Intellicharger series, which the \u003cstrong\u003eNEW I2\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to, covers everything from dual-bay compact units like this one up to eight-bay professional stations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitecore chargers carry\u003cstrong\u003e RoHS, CE, FCC, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eCEC\u003c\/strong\u003e certification, and the company carries global product insurance through Ping An Insurance Group. The brand is widely used across the vaping, torch, and photography communities, all of which rely on external lithium cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock Up and Save\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you run a mod that eats through external cells, a spare charger or a second set of batteries is not a luxury. It is daily logistics. Grab a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18650 \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003e21700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e cells\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside this charger, and you are covered for rotation charging between shifts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery order from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ships the same day before 4 pm, packed to protect hardware during transit. Age-verified checkout, over 18s only. Spend over £25, and your delivery is covered with Free Pirate Post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNitecore NEW I2\u003c\/strong\u003e does one thing well: it charges your removable vape batteries safely, quickly, and without you needing to think about settings for standard cells. Two bays, universal chemistry support, \u003cstrong\u003eACD prioritisation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and genuine safety protections in a unit that weighs less than your phone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor any vaper running external cells, a dedicated charger like this belongs in the setup. Browse more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" Vape Accessories \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Vape Accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and find everything you need at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Pirate Vapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat batteries does the Nitecore I2 charge?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLi-ion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiFePO4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNi-MH\/Ni-Cd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rechargeables. That includes 18650, 20700, 21700, 26650, 18350, 14500, 16340, plus AA, AAA, AAAA, C, and D cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long does it take to fully charge an 18650?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoughly three to four hours from empty at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With two cells loaded, current splits to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e per slot unless you manually set one to 1A priority, which extends the time for the second cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I charge different battery types at the same time?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Each slot is independently controlled. You can charge a Li-ion 18650 in one slot and a Ni-MH AA in the other simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it work with flat-top batteries?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The NEW I2 accepts flat-topped cells including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sizes. Spring-loaded contacts in each bay accommodate varying cell lengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs external battery charging safer than USB charging on my mod?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally, yes. A dedicated charger monitors each cell individually, provides correct voltage profiles, and includes protections like overtime cutoff that most mod USB ports lack. For dual-battery mods especially, external charging keeps cells balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nitecore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52574073782554,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/5675\/3690\/files\/I2_Battery_Charger_By_Nitecore.jpg?v=1784790672","url":"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/products\/nitecore-i2-battery-charger","provider":"Pirate Vapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}