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A car kettle is - like a travel kettle - a small device with a considerably low filling capacity.
While most large 24V kettles have a filling capacity of around 1.5 to 1.7 litres, a 12V car kettle can only heat up half a litre.
At first glance this may sound like a disadvantage, but it quickly turns out to be a brilliant advantage when travelling. The kettle is therefore extremely light and easy to transport. The amount of half a litre is sufficient for just under two cups of tea, which is why you are very well served here, especially as a couple.
If you would like to heat up a large kettle with 12V, the process would take an enormous amount of time. Here it can quickly happen that you sit in front of the kettle for several minutes and nothing would happen. The low filling capacity is therefore adapted to the power source.
If you are looking for a high-quality kettle, you can have a look at the offers in our shop. Here you will find numerous comparison winners - for example from Philips or Kenwood - which proved to be convincing in the test. Especially the water kettles from Severin do very well in the car test, because they have an enormous power output and at the same time protect against burns.
Pay attention to the build quality and materials!
If you buy a normal kettle, many companies advertise that their kettle is made of glass or metal. In a normal use in the kitchen this fact can be very good.
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Materials - glass, plastic and metal kettles
Materials - glass, plastic and metal kettles
A glass kettle not only looks good, according to experience and some testimonials, but can heat the water just as quickly as if you had a plastic kettle.
The metal kettle is also very efficient. However, if you make the comparison, you will find that the kettle is also made of glass or the metal kettle is very heavy - so it is not suitable for mobile use in cars.
Here you do not attach great importance to appearance, but to functionality. So make sure that the kettle is made of plastic to reduce its weight.
Protection against burns
Protection against burns
If you still want to reach for a metal kettle, you should make sure that at least the handle is made of plastic. Plastic has a low thermal conductivity, so you cannot burn yourself.
If you were to use the kettle and touch the metal, you would burn yourself. First and foremost, take care of your health here and reach for the plastic kettle.
In our shop you can compare prices and see what material the car kettle is made of before you order. Alternatively, you can also look at the customer reviews or use a test report summary to help you.
The best brands
The best brands
As already mentioned, there are some brands that produce particularly high-quality kettles for the car. Tests have shown that Severin, Kenwood and WMF are the comparative winners in this field. Their kettles are characterised by good workmanship and the best safety features.
Especially the Severin WK model proves to be very good in the test report summaries. It occupies a good place in the direct price comparison and has a filling capacity of 500 millilitres. You can get matching cups and spoons as accessories here. So you can not only use the car kettle in the car, but also use it as an addition on the camping site.
In addition to the big brands, there are also companies such as KitchenAid or Russell Hobbs that have made a name for themselves in the industry. Especially the 12V kettles are very popular here, but there are also normal 24V kettles.
Energy efficiency
Energy efficiency
If you want to buy a car kettle, you should pay attention to the energy efficiency of the respective model. On the one hand, an energy-efficient model protects the environment, on the other hand it saves electricity. The latter is particularly important if you use the kettle in your car.
Tests have shown that an energy-saving kettle is a true quality feature.
Important safety measures
Important safety measures
When you buy a kettle for your car, you should not only pay attention to the performance - the model should also have appropriate safety features so that you can use it well.
The kettle should have an automatic switch-off feature
The device should be operable with one hand
If possible there should be a holder for the car on the device
The handle should be made of plastic
Tests have shown that the car kettle should not only achieve a certain level of performance, but should also have safety features so that you cannot injure yourself. Protection against heat is particularly important here, as burns are very difficult to heal.
If you want to buy a car kettle at a low price, you can compare the offers on our main website.
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