The vehicle charging cradle is custom made for a perfect fit. The cradle holds a two-way radio in an upright position for better reception. Each has a cigarette lighter charging cord permanently attached to the cradle with built in contact points for the battery. Utilizing a Delta-V charging technique, the cradle provides rapid and trickle charging. The vehicle charging cradle can accommodate original battery sizes for a variety of two-way radios. Each cradle has a number of features such as a security timer, overheat sensor, and LED indicator to show that charging is in progress. The indicator changes from red to green when fully charged.