Every car owner has, at some point in their vehicle ownership journey, dealt with a drained battery. If you haven't, consider yourself lucky. You might have left your car at a shop, gone on vacation, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles. Charging time is one of the regular criticisms aimed at EVs.

There are few greater frustrations in life than hearing the persistent clicking of your engine trying to turn over in vain. If you have a faulty alternator or just plain bad luck, finding out your car ...

Good battery care use to involve letting the battery discharge completely every so often. With modern battery technology, that's no longer true.

We have gotten into a habit of charging our electronic devices at night. Because we cannot use these things when we are asleep, this is when we charge our smartphones, smart watches, tablets, and ...

You're running late, your car won't start, and you're standing there with jumper cables and a charger wondering –– do I have to disconnect the battery before I juice it up? The short answer is no, you ...

️ Editor's note: This article was updated with new information in December 2025. Dead batteries are a predictable reality for any car that spends more time parked than driven. Battery discharge does ...

Not all cars are meant to be driven every day. If you own a special vehicle, such as a classic or sports car, you probably keep it tucked away somewhere until you're in the mood to take it for a spin.