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NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter — a dead battery fixed without waiting for help
NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000A 12V Lithium Jump Starter
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- First car
- Cold winters
- Older vehicles
- Charges a phone too
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Why this gift works
The NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Jump Starter is a 1,000-amp, 12V lithium pack that NOCO rates for gas engines up to 6.0 liters and diesel up to 3.0 liters, with up to 20 jump starts per charge. It is spark-proof with reverse-polarity protection, has a USB port to charge a phone and a 100-lumen LED flashlight with 7 modes, and weighs 2.4 pounds, per NOCO and retailer listings.
Jumper cables need a stranger with a running car; this needs nobody. For a son with his first car, a cold-weather commute or an older vehicle, it lives in the glovebox and turns a stranded evening into a quick fix.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A son with his first car
- Cold-climate commutes
- Road trips
Think twice if
- He drives a large truck
- He will not remember to recharge it
The catch
It is rated for gas engines up to 6.0 L and diesel up to 3.0 L, so big trucks need a larger model; it has to be recharged every so often to stay ready; and it has no air compressor for tires.
Skip if he drives a large diesel truck, or already carries a jump starter.
Key specs
| Peak current | 1,000 A, 12V |
|---|---|
| Engines | Gas up to 6.0 L, diesel up to 3.0 L |
| Jumps per charge | Up to 20 |
| Flashlight | 100 lumens, 7 modes |
| Weight | 2.4 lb |
| Size | 7.7 x 3.2 x 1.7 in |
Worth knowing before you buy
- It weighs 2.4 lb and fits a glovebox.
- Older stock may charge by Micro-USB rather than USB-C.
Why we like it
- No second car needed
- Spark-proof clamps
- Doubles as a phone charger
- Built-in flashlight
What to look for in a portable jump starter
- Engine rating. Match it to the engine size of his car.
- Safety. Spark-proof, reverse-polarity protection prevents mistakes.
- Extras. A USB port and flashlight make it useful beyond jump starts.
Questions people ask
No - it jump-starts the battery on its own.
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