My iPad doesn’t charge

jacinta297 wrote:

When I plug my iPad into a vehicle to charge, it just says it the top right corner “Not Charging”. It ONLY happens when it’s plugged into a vehicle. Is there a way to fix it?

There’s a very simple explanation…

Many vehicle USB outlets, in particular those connected to an infotainment system, can only output 5W (i.e., 1A @5V). Most models of iPad require at least 12W to reliably charge - and as such, may not reliably charge when connected to lower-power USB ports.

I get that a lot with marginal cables and/or when I connect via a hub that has to distribute power to multiple devices. Sometimes it will provide enough current to charge or not. I can't be too sure if it's providing power, although I suppose I could check with coconutBattery.

Typically I'll just unplug and try again. I have some cables I really like other than that, but I'm too cheap to replace.

So it sounds like it isn't the iPad itself that is the problem, it may be the power supply from the vehicle. Will other mobile devices charge?