WHETHER it’s for emergencies at the roadside, checking the engine bay or overnight camping, it’s wise to keep a torch in your car. But it’s no good if the battery’s flat. One way to avoid this is to use a rechargeable version, especially if there’s a suitable socket in your car.
It’s also far greener using rechargeable batteries. Our test units are all LED based, producing more light for less input, while staying cooler. All these torches come with a USB cable and so can be charged from a computer, mains or car with a suitable socket or adaptors.
How we tested them
EACH torch was run on its highest setting for an hour, and we then tried them under the bonnet,
