OUR STORY

Powering Innovation
Since 2006

For nearly two decades, XTAR has been committed to developing reliable battery charging and portable power solutions. What began with a passion for smarter charging technology has grown into a trusted global brand serving professionals, businesses and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 150 countries.

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Our Beginning

It started with a simple refusal.

In 2006, XTAR began as a small trading company in Shenzhen. At the time, only 60% of incoming materials met our standards. Most companies would have accepted that. We didn't.

We inspected every single unit. Full inspection, zero compromise. Finally, we improved our product pass rate to an amazing 99.7%. It cost us margin. It cost us speed. But it earned us something far more valuable: trust.

By 2009, that trust led to a challenge no one else could solve. A distributor needed a 2,000-lumen dive light powered by six 18650 cells. The problem? No charger on Earth could handle that load. So we built one. The WP6 charger and D30 dive light were born — and so was XTAR's R&D team.

"When the market says 'impossible,' we build the solution."

XTAR Founding Team
Old Office First R&D Lab WP6 Prototype
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Growing Through Innovation

Four Eras. One Commitment.

Foundation

XTAR was founded with a simple belief: charging should be safer, smarter, and built to last. What began as a passion for better charging technology became the foundation of everything we create today.

2006 XTAR Found Brand came into conception
2007 Shenzhen Winner Bros Trading company established in China
2009 Hong Kong XTAR International market expansion begins
2010 WP6 Charger First 6-slot CC/CV charger
2010 Protected 18650 First battery with built-in protection
XTAR Logo Launched in 2006 XTAR Logo Launched in 2006
WP6 Charger WP6 Charger

Expansion

As more users began to trust XTAR, we listened. Every market had different needs, but the demand was the same: reliability. We built products that answered real questions — and word spread.

2011 WP2 II First charger with 0V activation & USB output
2013 VP1 First LCD display charger — precision you can see
2014 Factory & US Company Shenzhen manufacturing base
2015 VC4 First dual-chemistry charger (Li-ion & Ni-MH)
VP1 Charger VP1 Charger
VC4 Charger VC4 Charger

Deep Innovation

Trust pushed us further. We stopped asking "what's possible?" and started asking "what's next?" The answer was a wave of firsts — technologies that would later become industry standards.

2016 Dragon VP4 Plus Charger that measures like a multimeter
2018 PB2 Power bank meets charger — the revolution
2019 VC8 Advanced battery analysis and capacity testing.
2020 1.5V Li-ion AA Next-gen rechargeable battery ecosystem
VC8 Charger VC8 Charger
1.5V Li-ion AA 1.5V Li-ion AA

Powering Industries

Today, XTAR powers more than devices—we power the people behind them. From professional audio to medical, outdoor, and industrial applications, we continue to develop reliable power solutions for those who depend on performance every day.

Professional Audio Night Vision Thermal Imaging Outdoor Diving Medical Industrial
2022 AA 1.5V 2700mWh First battery with low power alert
2023 L4 with CVSA Industry-first Ni-MH charging algorithm
2023 MX4 Universal charger — widest compatibility
2025 VX4 First charger to measure 1.5V Li-ion battery capacity
L4 Charger L4 Charger
VX4 Universal VX4 Universal
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From China to the World

Trusted where it matters.

150+ Countries

From European distributors to American retailers, from Asian OEM partners to African field operations.

Global Map

Meeting Customers

We don't just ship and disappear. Our team visits partners worldwide, understanding their challenges.

Customer Visit

Industry Exhibitions

SHOT Show, IWA, DEMA SHOW, CES. A consistent presence for over a decade.

Exhibition Logos

Supporting Communities

Rescue volunteers federation, Fire station, STEAM GreenMesh, Diving Game, Diving championshop, etc.

Community Support

Where We've Been

International CES 2015 International CES 2015
UK DIVE SHOW 2017 UK DIVE SHOW 2017
VAPE KOREA EXPO 2019 VAPE KOREA EXPO 2019
EUDI Dive Show 2023 EUDI Dive Show 2023
DEMA Show 2024 DEMA Show 2024
ATA SHOW 2025 ATA SHOW 2025
SHOT Show 2026 SHOT Show 2026
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Looking Ahead

The journey has only just begun.

Battery technology is evolving faster than ever. XTAR continues investing in next-generation charging protocols, sustainable power solutions, and cross-industry R&D partnerships.

The industries we serve are changing. So are we.

Ready to power what's next — together.

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