Is It Worth Buying an Electric Car Diffuser?

In the UK, the average driver spends 25 full days per year behind the wheel. So, whether you use your car for road trips, running errands or commuting, you deserve to invest in a luxurious driving experience.   

An electronic car diffuser is a device that releases a fine mist of rich, personalised fragrance throughout your car. Electric diffuser models offer several advantages over traditional car air fresheners, such as the ability to switch them off when not in use.

But is an electric car air freshener worth the cost? In this guide, we’ll discuss how electric car diffusers work and take an in-depth look into their many benefits.

What Is an Electric Car Diffuser?

An electric car diffuser, also called an electric car freshener or plug-in car diffuser, is the ultimate luxury car fragrance accessory. Unlike a reed-style car scent diffuser, electronic diffusers don’t rely on evaporation. They use nebulizing technology to fill the air with a fine mist of potent, long-lasting fragrance oil.

Most electronic diffusers are designed to fit into your car’s cup holder. When the scent runs out, they can be refilled quickly and easily by replacing the bottle of fragrance oil.

Some electric car diffusers only work when plugged in to your car’s cigarette lighter port. However, others are wireless and portable, powered by an internal battery. These only need to be plugged in when recharging via USB.

What Are the Benefits of Electric Car Diffusers?

If you’re fed up with cheap, disposable car air fresheners that you can can barely smell, an electronic diffuser may be a good investment. Though they’re more expensive, many drivers feel that the luxurious, personalised driving experience is well worth the initial cost.

So, why should you choose a plug-in car oil diffuser over a traditional car diffuser air freshener? Here are some of their main benefits.

Customisable Intensity

Some people enjoy a stronger car fragrance than others. When using a standard diffuser or card freshener, you may find the aroma too strong or too weak.

Electronic car diffusers are an excellent solution to this problem. Most devices feature customisable settings, giving you complete control over the intensity of the fragrance.

The best electric car diffusers can be switched off when not in use, helping the fragrance oil last longer. (This feature also comes in useful when someone with a fragrance allergy is in the car.)

No Water or Heat Required

Unlike a car humidifier, an electric car air diffuser does not need to be filled with water. Not only is this convenient, but it also means that the scent isn’t diluted – meaning you can enjoy the full strength of pure fragrance oil.

Modern devices also don't require any heat to operate. With no heating element, you can rest easily, knowing your electronic car diffuser is safe to use.

Refillable and Rechargeable

While you can technically refill an ordinary car diffuser bottle, it’s messy and inconvenient. Not to mention, it’s not easy to change scents, as the new fragrance oil will mingle with the old. 

Fortunately, this isn’t the case with an electric car fragrance diffuser. When the scent runs out, simply remove the internal bottle and replace it with a new one. This makes switching scents so much easier. At Car Cologne, all of our diffuser car refill bottles are fully recyclable.

And when the device runs out of power, there’s no need to replace the batteries. All you need to do is plug it into your car’s USB port to charge it up again.

Lightweight and Portable

Although it’s called a car diffuser, plug-in diffusers can be used anywhere and everywhere. Their ultra-lightweight and rechargeable nature makes them highly portable.

This means that there’s no need to say goodbye to your favourite fragrance at the end of your journey. Simply pop your diffuser in your bag and you can enjoy its rich scent at home, in the office or even on holiday.

What’s more, electronic diffusers won’t obstruct your view of the road by hanging in the windscreen.  They’re small enough to sit neatly in your car’s cup holder.

Many Luxury Scents to Choose From

One of the best things about using an electronic oil diffuser for the car is the sheer number of scents available. You’re not limited to the standard “car air freshener” diffuser choices such as citrus, pine and vanilla.

Car Cologne’s electronic luxury car diffuser comes with one 10ml bottle of 100% pure fragrance oil. You can select from more than 20 iconic scents inspired by designer colognes and perfumes. Some of our best car diffuser scents include Savage, Lost Cherries and Ombre Nomad.

If you’re struggling to choose just one, why not treat yourself to a few extra bottles? You can swap out the fragrance as often as you like.  

How to Use an Electric Car Air Freshener 

When your electronic car diffuser arrives, you’ll be able to get it up and running very quickly. Highly intuitive and easy to use, your electric car diffuser will be ready after a quick charge.

To use your Deluxe Car Mist Diffuser, follow these steps:

1. Plug in the device using the included USB cable and leave it to charge for at least 30 minutes
2. Remove the cap from the fragrance oil and screw the bottle into the lid of the diffuser
3. Place the device in a secure location where it won't tip over, such as your cup holder
4. Hold down the power button until the LEDs light up
5. Press the power button again to select from four different intensity modes

Within a few seconds, you’ll be greeted with the rich, powerful fragrance of your chosen cologne or perfume. Hold the power button once more to turn the diffuser off.

Where Can I Buy the Best Car Diffuser (UK)?

We are Car Cologne: the UK’s leading luxury car air freshener brand. Specialising in designer-inspired car fragrances, we’re trusted by thousands of loyal customers, as shown by our incredible reviews.

Our Deluxe Car Mist Diffuser is wireless, lightweight and portable – the perfect electronic diffuser for car lovers. With four intensity modes and covering an area of up to 50 square metres, it is the ultimate in car fragrance technology.

Why not discover your perfect car perfume diffuser scent with the Car Cologne Scent Quiz?  Alternatively, if you have any questions about our products or fragrances, feel free to reach out to us.