Thanks to wrinkle for finding this product.

Note:
Ancel says this is only compatible with vehicles that use the 12v battery to directly start the engine. That means it is not compatible with Lexus/Toyota hybrids.

It is a Bluetooth enabled super-capacitor powered permanently mounted jump starter.

It has a claimed life of 100,000 cycles and should not suffer degradation over its life, the way that a battery-powered jump starter will. It also alleviates any fears of a battery fire, though LiFePo fires are very rare. The downside of the super-capacitor is that it does not have nearly as much capacity as a battery powered jump starter though this may not matter in a practical sense. I watched several videos on youtube where it quickly started vehicles with dead or near-dead batteries, one in winter weather.

It has a built-in 12v battery monitor so one does not need to buy a separate monitor. The monitor includes battery history and shows starting voltage at a millisecond level as well . The app supports multiple jump starters.

It automatically boosts the battery when starting but also has a "Force Start" mode for when jump starting a dead battery. The automatic boost feature is what caught my eye. I have a GR Corolla, which has a high-compression engine with a small rear-mounted battery, the same battery that the RX450h+ uses. My Ancel BM300 Pro shows a large voltage drop when starting, though the battery checks out as very healthy and starts the engine with no issue. With the BS200 temporarily mounted using the included clamps, it reduced the voltage drop by 1.5 v when starting, eliminating the sharp dip.

I am not impressed with the included clamps. There are no instructions on how to use them and it seems that you just clamp the spade terminals to the battery terminals, not the best connection or very secure, though it seemed to work.

I plan on permanently mounting this in my GR Corolla and getting another for my Ford Focus. I already have an Ionic Emergency Start in the RX450h+ and am satisfied with it for now,


Ancel BM200 temporarily attached to GR Corolla battery


Without BS200 attached.


With BS200 attached.(From BM300 Pro) The BS200 has a display like this as well.


App showing BS200 Charging. It took about 8 minutes from completely dead. It can also be charged via USB-C, in about an hour.


Starter tab, showing current capacity and voltage as well as number of assists and last discharge amps.



Battery tab, showing both battery and BS200 stats.



Battery Tab, showing last start stats


Popup after starting.

ANCEL BS200 Super Starter Instant Start Smart App Monitoring

 

Wells, re: the clamps. Are there not ring or spade connectors to more permanently attached the cables to the battery? By my limited research on the BS200, I was under the impression that the clamps could be used to hook the spades up to other cars batteries temporarily. . The spades should be able to connect somewhere, shouldn’t they?

 

There are spade terminals for permanently mounting it. I just temporarily mounted it as I intend to test it with my Focus as well, before ordering another.

Here is a more closeup photo showing the temporary mount using the included clamps.

 

Hi everyone,

I’m a bit confused about what would help me best if my 12V starter battery dies and I get locked out.

Currently, I have the BM300 Pro monitoring device, but it doesn’t provide any jump-start capability. Then there’s the ANCEL BS200, which helps protect and preserve the 12V battery, and also the Ionic Notstart system.

Can anyone share practical experience or advice on which option works best when the 12V battery is completely dead? What would you actually rely on in real-life situations to avoid getting stuck?

Thanks in advance!

 

For the RX, I lean more toward the Ionic Emergency Start as it has significantly more capacity than the Ancel BS200. My reasoning is that the Ancel is more narrowly focus on starting an engine, and I worry that, if one activated it without being ready to press the start button, then the Ancel might be too depleted to start the engine or hybrid system. Whenever one activates the Ancel, it gives a message saying to start within 10 seconds. In theory, one could wait for the Ancel to recharge itself and then activate it again, but that would take some time.

With the Ionic, one activates it, unlocks the door with the fob, then starts the engine or hybrid system and this has been proven to work.

 

I’m also thinking of switching to the Ionic emergency start system. Once, when I couldn’t start the RX, my neighbor had a device no bigger than two iPhones, clamped onto the battery jump points, and the RX started immediately. I think the Ionic will be enough in an emergency too. There don’t seem to be many other alternatives. Thanks!

 

I read on Ancels website. They said not to use the BS200 on hybrids that don't use 12v battery to start engine. The rx350h certainly does not use the 12v battery to start engine. Just be aware.

 

Very curious why this would be the case. I must be missing something because in my mind it would be even less demanding if connected to a hybrid, so I don't see the issue. Someone educate me if they know where I'm amiss

 

yeah, I don’t get that. My understanding is that the 12v is required to start the car.

Wells? What are your thoughts? Yea or Nay on the BS200 for the RX hybrid? I was ready to pull the trigger.

 

I'm thinking nay. I'm not sure why they dont recommend it, but I also feel that the increased capacity of the Ionic makes it a better fit for the RX, even the 350. With the Ancel, you would need to unlock and open the door then get in and be ready to push the start button before activating the unit. With the Ionic, you can activate it to be able to unlock the door with the fob, then get in and start.

 

I've been thinking about this product more, and I think it might help with the stop/start system on the RX350, non-hybrid. This will reduce battery drain when restarting and quickly recharge again for the next start. It may help keep the battery at a higher state of charge, reducing the likelihood of a dead battery and increasing battery life.

 

I agree. Should be great for the non hybrid 350.

I’m still not sure why it wouldn’t work for the hybrid. I understand that it would not provide an emergency remote start vs the Ionic. But the Ancel should go a long way in preventing the need for an emergency start in the first place by keeping the battery strong.