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Why do even hybrid cars have 2 batteries?(12v + high-voltage) (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by Monero@lemmy.world to c/cars@lemmy.world

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It feels kind if dumb to see such configuration and I have worries If I drain small 12v battery by using car with engine off It wouldn't start..

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[–] deliux@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Well in a technical sense you are also right, since the contactor for the main battery gets power from the 12v (albeit it's not a big load) Meaning if the 12v is completely dead the hv battery will not switch on and the motor will not start.