# In-Car Coffee Makers The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' from handpresso Works in a Car's Cupholder By Colin Smith | Published 2023-12-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcoffee-auto-12v References: [handpresso](https://www.handpresso.com/en/handcoffee-auto-12v-313.html)  'handpresso,' a company most known for creating compact, [portable espresso makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokamax-portable-coffee-maker) and coffeemaking solutions, released the 'Handcoffee Auto 12V,' a coffee maker designed to work directly in a vehicle's cupholder. This coffee maker draws power from a vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket, or from a USB port, if the car does not have a lighter plug. The Handcoffee Auto 12V is capable of making only standard coffee with 'Senseo' pods. However, users can refill [Senseo pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpod) themselves to save on costs downstream. Additionally, while this specific coffee maker does not make espresso-based drinks, handpresso offers numerous solutions for creating espresso drinks on the go. The Handcoffee Auto 12V is available now at an MSRP of $103.92 USD, and can be ordered online via handpresso's website, or from various third-party retailers such as [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadpro-5027s). Image Credit: handpresso ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Coffee Makers:** The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' offers a portable coffee making solution that can be used in a car's cupholder. - **Innovation in Car Accessories:** The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' represents a novel innovation in car accessories, bringing coffee making capabilities directly into the vehicle. - **DIY Coffee Pods:** Users of the 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' have the option to refill Senseo pods themselves, providing a cost-saving and customizable coffee experience. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' taps into the automotive industry by offering a unique coffee making solution for on-the-go coffee lovers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' sits at the intersection of consumer electronics and coffee culture, providing a convenient coffee making option for tech-savvy coffee enthusiasts. - **E-commerce:** The availability of the 'Handcoffee Auto 12V' through online platforms like handpresso's website and Amazon showcases the role of e-commerce in the coffee making industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-coffee-maker-1.md) - [Smart Car Coffee Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadpro-5027s.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-coffee-machine.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vauxhall-mokka-coffee.md) - [Travel-Ready Powered Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outin-nano.md) - [Battery-Powered Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outin-nano-mini.md) - [In-Car Cupholder Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolper.md) - [Handheld Powered Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-portable-espresso-machine.md) - [Portable Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-espresso-makers.md)