We Say
The EC400 makes sense for routine interior work. The EC405 is the one we’d choose when extra suction is the priority.
The EC400 and EC405 make the most sense when you’re moving around the car and want the hose to follow you without dragging a mains cable across the sill. Both have tools for tight interior spaces and a separate nozzle for liquid pickup.
The main buying decision is suction. The brushed EC400 is the one we’d pick for loose crumbs, dust and routine mat cleaning. The brushless EC405 has the higher published suction range and is the better choice if you regularly deal with grit lodged in carpet pile. On either model, use a brush to loosen stubborn debris first and vacuum it up with short, overlapping passes.
For spills, the water nozzle gives you a dedicated pickup tool. Set up the vacuum for wet use as directed in the manual and empty the tank afterwards, particularly before switching back to dry debris.
Key Features
PickupWET & DRY(Dry debris and spills)
Power Platform18 V(ShineMate cordless system)
Motor OptionsTWO MODELS(EC400 brushed or EC405 brushless)
Description
The ShineMate EC400 and EC405 are 18 V cordless wet and dry vacuums for vehicle interiors and workshop clean-ups. Both have HEPA filtration and a listed capacity of 3.8 L for dry debris or 5.5 L for wet pickup.
Which model should you choose?
✓ EC400 (blue) uses a brushed motor with a listed suction range of 7 to 9 kPa.
✓ EC405 (grey) uses a brushless motor with a listed suction range of 12.5 to 19.8 kPa.
Both kits include an 18 V 5.0 Ah battery, charger, hose, crevice and angled nozzles, flat and water suction nozzles, soft suction tube, adapter, accessory baskets, hose clip, hook, spray bottle and shoulder strap.
Specification
| Voltage | 18 V DC |
|---|---|
| Motor | EC400 brushed / EC405 brushless |
| Listed suction | EC400 7–9 kPa / EC405 12.5–19.8 kPa |
| Capacity | 3.8 L dry / 5.5 L wet |
| Battery supplied | 18 V 5.0 Ah lithium-ion |
| Dimensions | 330 × 230 × 228 mm |
| Filter | HEPA |
| Listed motor power | EC400 110 / 150 W, EC405 90 / 180 W |
| Listed motor speed | EC400 28,000 to 33,000 rpm, EC405 28,000 to 36,000 rpm |
| Machine weight | 2.5 kg |
How To Use
Fit the hose and nozzle for the surface you’re cleaning. Use the crevice nozzle along seat rails and the flat nozzle on mats. For spills, set up the machine for wet pickup according to the manual and use the water suction nozzle. Empty the tank and clean the filter according to the manufacturer’s instructions after use.