{"product_id":"nitecore-new-i4-battery-charger","title":"Nitecore New i4 Battery Charger","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitecore New i4 Battery Charger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour slots. Four batteries charging at once. The\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitecore New i4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an intelligent quad-bay charger built for vapers running \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18650, 20700, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e21700 cells\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It handles \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLi-ion, IMR, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eLiFePO4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNi-MH and NiCd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e household types. Active Current Distribution (ACD) technology pushes up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a single bay, dropping automatically as more slots fill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput voltage covers\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.48V, 3.7V, 4.2V, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e4.35V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eacross the full range of rechargeable chemistries. No settings to configure. Insert the cell, the charger reads it, sets the current, and stops when done. Browse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-batteries\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" Vape Batteries \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Vape Batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003ePirate Vapes \u003c\/strong\u003efor compatible cells.\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\u003eActive Current Distribution (ACD) technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e automatically shares the available current across however many slots are occupied, so every battery charges at the fastest safe rate given the total load\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\u003eFour simultaneous slots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mean you can rotate a full set of 18650 cells through one charge cycle without leaving any battery idle\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\u003eAutomatic chemistry detection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e identifies whether the inserted cell is Li-ion, IMR, LiFePO4, or Ni-MH and sets the correct charge profile without any input from you\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\u003eOver-discharge activation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recovers cells that have dropped below the normal charge threshold, which saves batteries that would otherwise be written off\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\u003eHard safety stack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e covers reverse polarity, short circuit prevention, overcharging timeout, and automatic stop on completion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitecore New i4 Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwice the Speed of the Original i4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into a single occupied slot. Double the original i4's maximum. A typical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3000mAh 18650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e charges from flat in roughly two hours. Load all four bays and the current redistributes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e375mA per slot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Slower, but still faster than most budget quad chargers at that load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat ACD Technology Actually Does\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe charger monitors load across all active slots in real time and redistributes current accordingly. One 18650 in slot one draws \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Add a second cell and both drop to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That redistribution is continuous, not locked at insertion. Useful for people who add cells mid-cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Charging Modes, Chosen Automatically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCC (constant current), CV (constant voltage), and dV\/dt termination. The i4 selects the mode based on the battery's chemistry and current charge state. CC pushes current during the bulk phase, CV holds voltage while current tapers, and dV\/dt handles Ni-MH termination. No manual selection needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Features Worth Knowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse polarity protection, short circuit prevention, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover-discharged battery activation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and overcharging timeout. The over-discharge recovery is particularly useful: it restores cells that have self-discharged below the normal rechargeable floor, which happens regularly with vape cells left unused. Browse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-battery-chargers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" Battery Chargers \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Battery Chargers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\" Vape Mods \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Vape Mods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ealongside these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire-Retardant Housing and Certifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe casing is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efire-resistant, flame-retardant PC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Nitecore holds RoHS, CE, FCC, and CEC certifications on the New i4 and covers it under Ping An Insurance, one of China's largest insurers. That level of certification is not common on cheaper multi-bay chargers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Battery Formats for the Nitecore New i4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for vapers running\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 Mods\" 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 Mods\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eox Mods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/regulated-mods\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/regulated-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Regulated Mods\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/regulated-mods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Regulated Mods\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eegulated Mods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Primary vape formats: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18650\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, including flat-top versions of the latter two that some chargers reject. Beyond vape cells, it handles the full Li-ion format list from 10340 through 26650, plus rechargeable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAA, AAA, AAAA, C, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ni-MH\u003c\/strong\u003e cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does not charge: \u003c\/strong\u003enon-rechargeable alkaline cells. Detection is built-in; the charger identifies primary cells and stops before applying current.\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\u003eGuangzhou-based manufacturer focused on precision charging and lighting hardware. The Intellicharger range is a standard recommendation among vape users because \u003cstrong\u003eNitecore's ACD system\u003c\/strong\u003e handles IMR cell demands more reliably than generic alternatives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe New i4 upgrades the original with faster output and extended flat-top 20700 and 21700 compatibility. Certified to \u003cstrong\u003eRoHS, CE, FCC, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eCEC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eRunning external batteries through a mod is a long-term cost-saving strategy, but only if the charger is reliable. A failing charger damages cells. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitecore New i4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eremoves that risk with proper safety termination, chemistry detection, and a certified housing. \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\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships the same day before 4 pm in padded packaging. Age-verified checkout, over-18s only on all products across the site.\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\u003e Nitecore New i4 \u003c\/strong\u003eis the practical choice for vapers using external cells in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadvanced mods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-kits\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-kits\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Kits\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/collections\/vape-kits\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Vape Kits\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eape Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Four slots, ACD-managed output up to 1500mA, automatic chemistry detection, and a full safety stack. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt handles the \u003cstrong\u003e18650, 20700, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e21700 \u003c\/strong\u003eformats that most high-drain vape mods require, plus Ni-MH household cells as a bonus. No settings to configure, no chemistry to identify manually. Insert the battery, the charger does the rest. Pick one up at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate 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\u003eDoes the i4 charge 21700 batteries?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The New i4 accepts flat-top \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cells alongside the standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e format. The universal spring bays adjust to fit the larger formats without an adapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow fast does the i4 charge a single 18650?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt maximum single-slot output of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a typical 3000mAh 18650 charges from flat in approximately two hours. Load all four slots and the current drops to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e375mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e per bay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the i4 charge AA and AAA batteries?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The i4 handles rechargeable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNi-MH and NiCd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cells including AA, AAA, AAAA, C, and D sizes. It will not charge standard alkaline batteries and detects non-rechargeable cells automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens if I insert a battery backwards?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse polarity protection stops the charge immediately. No damage to the charger or the cell. The i4 also includes short-circuit prevention as a separate failsafe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it stop automatically when batteries are full?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The charger terminates automatically on completion using the appropriate method for the chemistry detected. Overcharging timeout provides a secondary failsafe if the primary termination signal does not fire cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nitecore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52574062313754,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/5675\/3690\/files\/Nitecore_New_i4_Battery_Charger.jpg?v=1784788769","url":"https:\/\/piratevapes.co.uk\/products\/nitecore-new-i4-battery-charger","provider":"Pirate Vapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}