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It seems ridiculous, but even electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hybrids that carry big powerful high-voltage batteries also require a 12-volt battery. And certain usage patterns can end up ...

The short answer to our title question is ‘yes’ – you can jump-start an electric car. However, the chances of you ever needing to do so are slim. Many people don’t realise that the vast majority of ...