RAC HP082 400 Amp Jump Start System: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A mains-rechargeable lead-acid jump starter sold by RAC.
- Key specifications: 400A; engines up to 1.5 litres petrol and 1.2 litres diesel; dual 12V DC sockets; LED battery and charge indicator; 18 to 20 hours to charge before first use (RAC Shop).
- Suits: Owners of small-engined cars who want a basic jump starter kept charged at home.
- Skip if: You have a larger engine, or want a light, pocketable lithium unit; this one is a lead-acid pack.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises the RAC Shop’s product page, checked 19 October 2026, which showed it out of stock.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | RAC HP082 400Amp Rechargeable Jump Starter (product number 5013433011999) | [1] |
| Current | 400A jump start | [1] |
| Engine size | Up to 1.5 litres petrol and 1.2 litres diesel | [1] |
| Battery | Built-in lead-acid rechargeable battery | [1] |
| Outputs | Dual 12V DC sockets for other devices | [1] |
| Indicator | LED showing battery level and charging status | [1] |
| First charge | 18 to 20 hours before first use | [1] |
| Availability | Out of stock on 19 October 2026 | [1] |
| Weight, size, price, warranty | Not verified | n/a |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “rac” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact model before you buy.
We could not open the maker’s manual, so we cannot summarise its safety instructions. Follow the instructions supplied. The RAC advises checking the pack is charged first and not placing it on the engine [3].
Questions people ask
What size of engine can it start?
Up to 1.5 litres petrol or 1.2 litres diesel [1]. See our guide on what size jump starter you need.
How long does it take to charge?
18 to 20 hours before first use [1].
Is it in stock?
The RAC Shop page showed it out of stock [1].
Alternatives
- Ring RPP900: A compact lithium jump starter. See our separate page.
- Other jump starters: See our jump starters hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits small-engined cars when kept charged at home. We could not confirm weight, price or warranty, and it was out of stock. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- RAC 400 Amp Rechargeable Jump Starter System, RAC Shop, racshop.co.uk. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.
- How to jump start a car in 10 steps, RAC Drive. Dated 10 September 2026, rac.co.uk. Checked 19 October 2026.