Anker PowerDrive 2 Alloy Black

A car charger that hogs the whole cigarette lighter socket area defeats its own purpose. The Anker PowerDrive 2 Alloy Black avoids that with a footprint no wider than a quarter, fitting nearly flush against the dashboard while still packing two USB-A ports delivering 24W combined. It runs on PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technology, which identifies whatever’s plugged in — iPhone, iPad, or Android device — and pushes out the fastest safe charging speed for that specific device rather than a generic fixed rate. A single port can output up to 4.8A, dropping to 2.4A per port once both are in use, which is still enough to charge two iPads at full speed simultaneously. The charger skips Qualcomm Quick Charge support, so it’s built around Anker’s own PowerIQ ecosystem rather than that protocol. A scratch-resistant alloy shell and MultiProtect safety system round out the build, covering surge protection and temperature control during use.

Key Features

• 24W combined output across two USB-A ports, enough for two devices at full speed simultaneously
• PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technology, automatically delivering each device’s fastest safe charging rate
• Up to 4.8A single-port output, or 2.4A per port when charging two devices at once
• Ultra-compact alloy design, no wider than a quarter and fitting nearly flush with the dashboard
• MultiProtect safety system, including surge protection and temperature control

Technical Specifications

Best Suited For

• Drivers charging two devices at once, such as a phone and a passenger’s phone, or a phone alongside an iPad
• Buyers wanting a minimal-footprint car charger, since the alloy design fits nearly flush with the dashboard
• iPhone and iPad owners specifically, given PowerIQ’s optimization for Apple devices alongside broad Android compatibility

Recommended Action: Note that this charger does not support Qualcomm Quick Charge, so Android devices relying specifically on Quick Charge protocols won’t reach their fastest possible speeds with this charger.