With the iPhone 3G’s lackluster battery performance, a car charger is no longer an optional accessory — it’s a requirement. There are two basic types. There are those that go into the lighter socket and are composed of basically a wire with a plug on either end. Then there’s the Kensington Car Charger Deluxe for iPhone and iPod. The Kensington charger is both a battery charger and a dock that cradles your iPhone or iPod, holding it in position in your vehicle for easy access.