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What is the correct voltage for a car battery?

Anonymous

∙ 7y ago

Updated: 10/27/2022

For a standard "12 volt" battery, the voltage should be 12.6 to 12.8 while car is off, 13-14 while running. Some newer cars (e.g. recent model Hondas) have higher voltage batteries.

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