If still in doubt, just buy it from your Porsche dealer and pay the extra cost. For that, you’ll get the the Porsche logo painted on it, an all in one cord of proper length, instructions (I assume) and the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that you have a place to go and bitch if it doesn’t work out for you.

 

Never go by the Amazon compatibility tool....

Sorry, I am a CTEK fan, so my recommendation is for them as they are the OEM suppliers to Porsche and others.

The MUS 4.3 has testing capabilities I rarely use, the MXS 5.0 is slightly less expensive and completely automatic once connected. FWIW I have both., functionally equivalent other than the testing functions on the MUS 4.3

 

I bought a CTEK MUS 5.0 with lighter adaptor for my 2021 Spyder and it worked great. I saw the Amazon's "not compatible" too so I bought one on Ebay instead

 

Thanks for this. CTEK MXS 5.0 w/ cigarette adapter add on it is then

PS late breaking news. Just read a user comment on Amazon where they called CTEK and were told that the MXS 5.0 is actually the next generation version of the 4.3

 

My bad, I forgot there were two versions, the Multi US 4.3, the MUS 4.3 Test and Charge, I have the Test and Charge version, so yes the MXS 5.0 may be replacing the Multi US 4.3

 

I just plugged my car 2 days ago with the Porsche charger. Fits in the cigarette lighter. Got the dealer to throw it in with my gt4. The charger looks like a quality item. Fits with a nice precise click in the cigarette lighter. Glad I got it. No worries. Ready to use out of the box. No need to remove panels to hook it to the battery terminals or ground. Easy and simple like I like it.

 

There is also a “slot” in the trim below the wipers presumably for a charger cable.



View from inside frunk

With frunk lip closed

With charger attached and frunk closed

 

Hey Denny, I didn't know that your car was white, and what's with that garage, way too clean!

Thanks for adding the tip on the slot in the trim at the windshield.

 

Yeah, it’s the same color as yours! 👍 That’s my “clean garage.” My other garage isn’t as clean. 😊

 

Ive used CTEK and the "Battery Tender" brand on previous cars and no problems with either. Heck, Ive even used a cheap $20 version from Lowes and it did the job for many year. I typically order my CTEK's from Amazon as it is about $50 cheaper than CTEK directly.

It looks like the one Porsche is re-badging is the CTEK MXS 5.0 or maybe the MUS 4.3 , is that correct?

Dont feel like paying $189 through Porsche if i can get it for $100 on amazon.

 

Your question was answered in post #54 above...

Is this for your beemer?

 

for my 2020 GT4
post 54 doesnt say much
other posts suggest either Multi3300, MUS 4.3, or MXS 5...so would like to verify before ordering

 

Really,

Under the picture of the Porsche branded charger I said : The MXS 5.0 is a later model with higher current charging capabilities and a more comprehensive front panel display, in fact I didn't even see the US Multi 3300 on the Smartcharger website and the only version of the MUS 4.3 listed is the Test and Charge

 

post 54 doesnt show that.. interesting..maybe because im on my phone? (Safari browser)

thanks for clarifying though. Much appreciated

 

No worries, I actually own all three models and purchased the last one, a MXS 5.0 from CTEK's Amazon Store, assuming that you are in the US a great deal right now!