Most people don’t realize an electric vehicle (EV) needs, or even has, a conventional 12-volt battery. They’re rarely talked about, but they should be! An EV’s 12-volt battery is just as ...

Engineers have consistently predicted that cars would shift from 12-volt electrical systems to 48-volt systems for two decades. But cost and inertia have kept 12-volt electrics in place, with the ...

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 ...

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling nearly 14,000 electric vehicles in the United States because 12-volt battery chargers may fail and lead to a loss of power while driving.

Ford recalled Bronco Sport and Maverick models in January due to defective 12-volt batteries. The plaintiff claims he replaced his 12V battery after 34,000 miles and repeated failures. The faulty ...

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2025 Keystone Kodiak, Colorado 260RBC, 270BHC, 280BHC, and Sunset travel trailers. The 7-way cord and 12-volt distribution box were wired ...