Best Cordless Car Vacuums

This light-duty handheld vacuum operates for 45 minutes in low mode and recharges via a USB plug in a few hours. The certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter is washable and traps 99.97% of particles that are 0.3 microns: the dust, pollen, mold and bacteria that most easily escapes air filters. The hairbrush tool sweeps up pet and human strands, the long nozzle reaches cramped spots around seats and the standard nozzle captures food debris. It also has compact dimension, measuring 14-by-4.7-by-4 inches and weighing less than 1.3 pounds.

The VacLife Handheld Vacuum features two bright LED lights along the sides to illuminate dark spaces around your vehicle’s seats or center console. The easy-to-handle, lightweight 12-volt vacuum is 17-by-5.5-by-5 inches and weighs under 3 pounds. A brush and long nozzle attachment are both included. The device features a washable double-layer nylon and HEPA filter to collect dust particles. One full charge (3 to 4 hours) provides at least 25 minutes of work.

This sleek, contemporary handheld will easily fit inside a spacious door panel (like the inside a Nissan Titan PRO-4X). We were surprised with the vacuum’s power—despite being 7.2 volts—to swoop pine needles, dirt and pebbles. It’s compact size reaches nooks and crannies, especially with the slender crevice tool or brush. The oblong handle is comfortable to hold. It’s diminutive dimensions are 2.8-by-12.6-by-3.6 inches. It’s also 2 pound machine stows upright via a stand, which doubles as a holder for the attachments. Though it’s cordless power is limited to 12 minutes, it will recharge or work while plugged into your car’s USB ports.

This 1.9-pound vacuum measures 14-by-6-by-5.6 inches and features a classic crevice and brush tools plus an extension tube tool with a long nozzle that enables high-up reach that would be useful in a trailer or an adventuremobile (think the curtains on a van), or, on the flip side, for reaching tight spaces in a compact two-seater. In addition to dust, dirt, crumbs and light hair, this lightweight device is designed to safely suck up 1 ounce of liquid. The 12-volt vacuum runs for 30 minutes on a full charge, which requires 4 to 5 hours. The handheld also features a LED light for cleaning dark spaces like beneath the car seats. 

This handheld vacuum is designed to tackle spilled liquids or crumbs. The battery power lasts at least 17 minutes following a 2.5-hour charge. It comes with two charging cables: one for a standard wall outlet and another that stretches more than 16 feet and has a 12-volt adapter for car cleaning. The vacuum and cords are easily stored in a tidy zippered bag along with a hose, dust brush and crevice tool. At 1.7 pounds and dimensions of 15-by-5.3-by-5 inches, the design is comfortable, lightweight and easy to use. The vacuum features a HEPA filter and the dirt-collection cup has a .5-liter capacity. 

This powerful handheld reaches a high degree of suction compared with other top-rated cordless vacuums because it has a large 20-volt lithium-ion battery. It’s 15-ounce dustbowl also provides fair space to collect chunkier crud. The vacuum’s design includes a nozzle that will pivot up to 200 degrees so the angle can be adapted for easier reach. A 4-hour charge provides 10 to 20 minutes of drive. The vacuum is not the most streamlined but still only 3 pounds and 18-by-7-by-7 inches.