No matter the means of propulsion they used over the decades, cars have always needed batteries to run. That's because aside from the powertrain that ensures forward motion, a lot of a car's other ...

The battery packs of electric vehicles are quite resilient; the lithium-ion type used in most modern EVs can last at least a ...

Replacing or upgrading the battery in an older EV can easily end up costing more than the car is worth ...

Parasitic drains can be extremely annoying, but they're not impossible to identify. Here are some ways to find a parasitic drain in your car.

While EV batteries cost thousands of dollars to replace, owners can extend their life spans by avoiding extreme weather and using slower charging stations. MarketWatch Guides may receive compensation ...

You turn the key and nothing happens. The thermometer reads 10°F and your dashboard is dead black. Your battery is either ...

One of the biggest fears people have with electric vehicles is the cost of the big batteries that power them. Small car batteries on internal-combustion-powered cars go out on a regular basis, after ...

I love the Toyota Prius. I bought my Prius brand new from a dealership in Waterford, MI in the fall of 2005. It is the only car I have ever kept until the loan was paid off, and even then I was in no ...

Every car needs a battery to help it start and power its electronics. Here's how many volts this all-important component ...

If you’ve had to replace a car battery in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed they’ve become more expensive. Prices for lead-acid batteries have increased over the past decade. What’s the ...

Due to variances in quality, type, usage and care, there is no set life span for a car battery. However, as a general rule of thumb, many sources quote three to five years as an average, though some ...