
12V 10A Battery Charger for Inverter, Car, Truck & DG Batteries
Plug-in-and-forget SMPS charging for India’s hardest-working batteries. Charges 12V batteries from 35Ah to 100Ah at full 10-amp current — up to 200Ah with longer hours — shows live current on an analog ammeter, and holds a safe 13.8V float so inverter, DG-set and UPS batteries can stay connected without overcharging.
Dealer & Bulk Discounts Available
Shipped from Delhi — fast dispatch across Delhi NCR · 19,000+ pincodes India-wide in 3–7 days · COD, UPI & bank transfer · 3-day returns
01 · Specifications
12V 10A Battery Charger — Full Specifications
The Samco SB-12-10AN is a 12-volt, 10-ampere SMPS battery charger designed and made in Delhi. It charges 12V lead-acid batteries from 35Ah to 100Ah at full current (up to 200Ah with longer charging times), ends the bulk stage automatically, then holds a maintenance float of 13.8V — the setup workshops and homes across India use for inverter, solar, DG-set, UPS, car, truck and tractor batteries.
| Output | 12V DC, 10 Amps maximum (SMPS) |
|---|---|
| Float voltage | 13.8V — held automatically after the bulk charge ends |
| Battery range | 35Ah – 100Ah primary · up to 200Ah with longer charging times |
| Battery types | 12V lead-acid, VRLA, AGM and SMF. GEL: the float is fixed at 13.8V, so confirm the voltages your GEL battery specifies with Samco first. Not for lithium-ion or LiFePO₄ |
| Input | 160–260V AC, 50Hz — tolerates India’s fluctuating mains supply |
| Meter | Analog ammeter — live charging current at a glance |
| Protection | Automatic bulk-to-float changeover, short-circuit and reverse-polarity protection |
| Mounting | Compact, wall-mountable — bench, wall or battery room |
| Warranty & returns | 6 months against manufacturing defects; 3-day return window with return shipping paid by the customer — full terms |
| Price & shipping | ₹2,676 including GST · Free shipping · 3–7 working days across India |
| Designed & made by | Samco Battery, Delhi — established 2000 · SKU SB-12-10AN |
02 · Why This Charger
Why Workshops Across India Pick This 10 Amp Charger
How this differs from the 6A automatic charger: the 12V 6A model charges and then cuts off completely at 14.6V — it finishes and stops. This industrial 10A model completes the bulk stage automatically and then maintains the battery at 13.8V float, which is what standby batteries in inverters, DG sets and UPS rooms need when they stay connected between power cuts. Two different jobs — pick based on whether the battery is topped up and taken away, or left on the charger.
The needle shows charging current at a glance
A deeply discharged battery draws a higher current at first, and the reading falls as the battery fills. Watching the needle is the simplest way to judge progress — no separate meter, no screen to fail in the dust.
Built for daily workshop and site use
Wall-mountable, cool-running SMPS design with a wide 160–260V input that copes with the voltage swings of smaller towns, workshops and site offices across India.
Cut-off, then float — automatically
Bulk charging ends on its own at the set point and the charger holds a safe 13.8V float. Short-circuit and reverse-polarity protection stay active throughout.
03 · Battery Match
Which Batteries Can This 12V 10A Charger Charge?
| Use case | Battery type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Car & SUV batteries | 12V SMF / flooded | 35Ah – 100Ah |
| Truck, bus & tractor fleet batteries | 12V heavy vehicle | 75Ah – 180Ah |
| Home inverter & solar storage | 12V tubular / VRLA | 100Ah – 200Ah |
| DG set & generator starter batteries | 12V SMF | 65Ah – 100Ah |
| Office UPS & CCTV backup banks | 12V VRLA / SMF | 26Ah – 100Ah* |
*Below 30Ah, only if the battery manufacturer permits a 10-amp charging current.
What this 10A charger fits
- 12V lead-acid, VRLA, AGM and SMF batteries
- Car, SUV, truck, bus and tractor starter batteries
- Inverter and solar storage banks up to 200Ah
- DG set and AMF panel starting batteries
- Office UPS and CCTV backup banks from 26Ah
What it is not for
- Lithium-ion and LiFePO₄ packs
- Batteries above 200Ah — use a 20-amp charger
- Small sealed batteries under 30Ah, unless the maker permits 10A
- Bike, scooter and CCTV cells of 4Ah – 14Ah
- 6V batteries, and 24V batteries or series banks
04 · How To Use
How to Charge a Battery — 3 Simple Steps
1Check the battery rating
Confirm the battery is 12V lead-acid, VRLA or SMF, and read the charging current its manufacturer recommends. Smaller batteries often need a lower-current charger.
2Connect, then switch on
With the charger unplugged, clip red to positive (+) and black to negative (–). Then switch on the mains and watch the needle rise.
3Let the needle settle, then choose
The charger ends the bulk stage on its own and holds 13.8V float — on the ammeter you see the needle drop and stay low. From there, switch off the mains and remove the clamps to take the battery away, or leave a standby battery connected on float.
05 · Charging Time
Charging Time Chart — How Long Will Your Battery Take?
At 10 amps, a simple rule: hours ≈ (amp-hours to replace ÷ 10) × 1.2. The extra fifth covers the final stage, where current tapers as the battery fills.
| 12V battery size | From 50% discharged | From fully discharged |
|---|---|---|
| 35Ah (small car / DG) | about 2 hours | about 4–5 hours |
| 100Ah (car, SUV, UPS) | about 6 hours | about 12 hours |
| 150Ah (inverter tubular) | about 9 hours | about 18 hours |
| 200Ah (large inverter / solar) | about 12 hours | about 24 hours |
Practical estimates only — actual time varies with depth of discharge, battery age, condition and temperature. Always follow your battery manufacturer’s recommended current and duration.
06 · Uses Across India
What This 10A Battery Charger Is Used For
Inverter & home UPS batteries
100Ah–200Ah tubular batteries from Luminous, Exide, Okaya and Microtek. Float mode means it can stay wired between power cuts — no unplugging after every outage.
12V solar storage
Off-grid banks needing a mains top-up after weak-sun days. The needle shows the current taper with nothing to reset when the supply flickers.
DG sets & AMF panels
Generator starter batteries that sit idle for weeks and must crank first time, every time. Float holds them ready.
Trucks, buses & tractors
75Ah–180Ah heavy starter batteries for fleets and farm equipment. For 24V series pairs, use the dual-voltage 12V/24V range.
Office UPS & backup rooms
VRLA/SMF banks from 26Ah in server rooms, CCTV setups and lift lobbies — wall-mounted and floated, off the floor.
Workshop bench charging
Fixed installation in a service bay. Want manual control? The 12V 10A variable charger adds a 0–10A knob and a digital meter.
07 · Price
12V 10A Battery Charger Price in India — ₹2,676 All-Inclusive
One price, no surprises. The Samco SB-12-10AN costs ₹2,676 including GST — the same for a home user in Delhi and a workshop in Coimbatore, with free shipping to 19,000+ pincodes.
- ₹2,676 all-inclusive — GST invoice on every order
- Free shipping to 19,000+ pincodes across India
- Fast dispatch across Delhi NCR
- COD, UPI and bank transfer accepted
- 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects
- 3-day returns on unopened units
Dispatched daily from our Delhi works at Gokhale Market, Kashmere Gate — with fast service across the capital region and 3–7-day delivery nationwide.
08 · Compare Range
Samco 12V Charger Range — Compare Before You Buy
| Model | Output | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A Bike & CCTV charger | 12V · 3A | Bike, scooter & CCTV batteries, 4–30Ah | ₹993 |
| 6A Car charger | 12V · 6A | 35–100Ah car/SUV batteries · charges & cuts off fully | ₹2,055 |
| ★ 10A Industrial charger — this page | 12V · 10A | 35–200Ah · 13.8V float for inverters, DG, UPS & fleets | ₹2,676 |
| 10A Variable charger | 12V · 0–10A | Bench work needing a manual current knob & digital meter | On request |
| 15A SMPS charger | 12V · 15A | Larger inverter banks, faster turnaround | ₹4,206 |
| 20A FCBC inverter charger | 12V · 20A | Daily commercial cycling of 150–200Ah banks | ₹7,782 |
| 30A Workshop charger | 12V · 30A | The biggest 12V batteries in busy workshops | ₹9,870 |
| 12V/24V dual-voltage | 12V & 24V | Trucks and benches that also handle 24V series banks | On request |
Still deciding? Compare all eight models on the 12 volt battery charger range page, or see the dual-voltage 12V/24V chargers if your bench also handles 24V.
09 · Questions
12V 10A Battery Charger — FAQs
What is the price of a 12V 10A battery charger in India?
The Samco 12V 10A SMPS battery charger (SKU SB-12-10AN) is priced at ₹2,676 inclusive of GST, with free shipping to 19,000+ pincodes across India and same-or-next-day dispatch from Delhi. Cash on Delivery, UPI and bank transfer are accepted, and dealer, workshop and bulk pricing is available on volume orders — call or WhatsApp 99539 35912.
Is a 10 amp charger enough for a 150Ah or 200Ah inverter battery?
Yes. Ten amps suits 12V inverter and solar batteries up to 200Ah, including common Luminous, Exide, Amaron and Okaya tubular batteries — charging simply takes longer. From half charge, a 150Ah battery needs roughly 9 hours and a 200Ah battery about 12 hours. For daily commercial cycling of large banks, step up to the 20A FCBC inverter charger.
Which batteries can this 12V 10A charger charge?
It is sized for mid to large 12V lead-acid batteries: 35Ah to 100Ah car, SUV and DG-set batteries as the primary range, and 100Ah to 200Ah inverter, solar, truck and tractor batteries with proportionally longer charging times. Batteries under 30Ah are suitable only where the manufacturer permits a 10-amp charging current — bike, scooter and CCTV cells of 4Ah to 14Ah effectively never do, so use the 12V 3A bike battery charger for those. Above 200Ah, use a 20-amp or 30-amp charger.
Can I leave the battery connected to the charger all the time?
Yes — that is exactly what this charger is built for. It ends the bulk charging stage automatically at its set point, then holds a 13.8V float voltage that keeps standby batteries in inverter rooms, DG sets and UPS banks ready without overcharging. Correct float voltages vary by battery type and manufacturer, so follow the specification supplied with your battery and check on the charger periodically.
How long does it take to charge a 100Ah battery at 10 amps?
Divide the amp-hours you need to replace by 10, then add roughly a fifth for the taper stage. A 100Ah battery that is half discharged needs about 50Ah, so around six hours; from fully discharged, about 12 hours. Treat these as practical estimates — actual time varies with depth of discharge, battery age, condition and temperature.
Why an analog ammeter instead of a digital display?
The needle shows the current the battery is drawing at a glance, which is how most workshops judge progress. A deeply discharged battery draws a higher current at first, and the reading falls as the battery fills. Analog meters are also robust in dusty workshop and site conditions, with nothing to reset after a power cut.
Does it work with AGM, SMF, VRLA and GEL batteries? What about lithium?
Flooded, SMF, VRLA and AGM batteries are fully supported. GEL is the exception: the float here is fixed at 13.8V and the bulk voltage is not adjustable, so confirm the figures your GEL battery specifies with Samco before charging one. The charger is not intended for lithium-ion or LiFePO₄ packs.
10A or 6A charger — which one should I buy?
Buy the 12V 6A charger (₹2,055) for occasional top-ups of 35Ah–100Ah car and SUV batteries — it charges to 14.6V and cuts off completely. Buy this 10A industrial model (₹2,676) when you want faster charging, support up to 200Ah, and a 13.8V float for batteries that stay connected, such as inverter, DG-set and UPS batteries.
Do you deliver to Delhi NCR? Is Cash on Delivery available?
Yes. We dispatch from our Delhi works to 19,000+ pincodes across India in 3–7 working days, with fast dispatch across Delhi, New Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad. Cash on Delivery, UPI and bank transfer are all accepted.
Is dealer or bulk pricing available?
Yes. Samco supplies battery dealers, workshops, fleets and institutional buyers across India at special volume slabs, with a GST invoice on every order. WhatsApp 99539 35912 with your monthly quantity for a same-day quote.
What warranty and returns apply?
Six months against manufacturing defects, and a 3-day return window on unopened goods in original packaging, with return shipping paid by the customer. Full terms are on the warranty and returns page.
Order Your Samco 12V 10A Battery Charger — ₹2,676, Free Shipping
Made in Delhi by a 25-year-old manufacturer. Analog ammeter · automatic bulk-to-float at 13.8V · 6-month warranty · GST invoice · COD & UPI. Message us on WhatsApp — your order is dispatched within 1 working day.
3-day returns · return shipping paid by customer · dealer and bulk pricing available
Samco Battery — designing and manufacturing SMPS battery chargers and charging equipment in Delhi since 2000. Serving all of India, with fast dispatch across Delhi NCR.
21 Gokhale Market, Near Kashmere Gate Metro Station, Delhi 110054
Phone / WhatsApp: 99539 35912 · Shop hours 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday
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