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Do electric cars lose charge when parked?

Do electric cars lose charge when parked

Yes! Electric cars do lose charge when parked, although the effect is minimal. The phenomenon is called “self-discharge”, a chemical reaction that takes place in the battery. When an electric car is parked, the 12V battery (the same battery found in cars with combustion engines) trickles power to the systems that need it, thus preserving […]