Is the cigarette lighter socket active without insertion the ignition key?

[cliorecago]

My car is MKII clio 172.
I am considering a solar car battery recharger which plugs into the lighter socket as I don't drive this car much


Thanks

 

[fUbAr]

Is the cigarette lighter socket active without insertion the ignition key?

nope

 

[fUbAr]

oh, and welcome to ClioSport

 

[cliorecago]

Thanks for your prompt reply!