PowerDrive 2 Elite doesn't charge S8+

I bought a PowerDrive 2 Elite to charge my S8+ in the car and I get a message to get a real charger. doesn’t charge the phone.

I don’t really need Quick Charge 3.0 in the car. what can buy that will charge my phone without error?

I am using Anker USB-C cable.

That charger should work have you tried a different cable or blowing out any debris in your phone charge port?

Still using a type-c to type-c cable with the charger below will give you a much faster charge which is good because most car rides are short and you want to get the most charge bang for your buck as possible.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerDrive-Delivery-MacBook/dp/B071WYF9HP/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1532294906&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=anker+car+charger+pd

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I uavethe same charger and it also doesn’t fast charge my Samsung phone, but it does charge it rather quick despite not saying fast charge enabled. However, I do believe it comes down to the cable you are using as some work better than others, and yes that includes Anker cables too.

But, as @Jesse_Hernandez1 pointed out you will get the beadt and fastest charge if you get the new power PD car charger he listed.

the PowerDrive II PD would charge S8+ faster than Quickcharge 3.0?

I really only need for long trips, still curious about the difference.

bump. need to get something before a long trip. fast charge not important - just need to charge 2 phones, one S7 and one S8+.

do I need to spend $30 + a USB-C to USB-C cable for my S8+? I just need it to charge.

which chargers are the latest generation?

The charger I recommended above will be your fastest charge future-proof option if you were looking for something a little cheaper this one is only 10 bucks.

the PowerDrive Elite 2 never worked out, I went another direction for a car charger.