Just like in an ICE vehicle, EVs need a 12-volt battery to start. The 12-volt system powers the starting circuit and the low-power computer systems that manage the high-voltage system. Pushing the ...

A general automotive rule of thumb is that a car or truck’s gasoline engine will not run without a battery, typically a 12-volt cell, that powers the electrical system and all of the accessories ...

Internal combustion drivers know that risk. Traditional cars use a 12-volt battery —usually a chunky lead-acid unit—to start the vehicle and power the electronics. You may expect that EVs, with their ...

On January 31, 2025, Clarios produced its one millionth lithium-ion 12 volt battery, underscoring its role as an innovator in low voltage energy storage technologies. These batteries are critical ...