Ford is facing a class action lawsuit in the United States over claims that certain Bronco Sport and Maverick models have faulty 12-volt batteries that could cause the vehicles to lose power or stall.

Rivian has yet another 12-volt battery issue, this time on the Gen 2 R1S and R1T vehicles. Owners report that an aluminum bracket holding the battery in place corrodes after only a few months, ...

Some Hyundai Ioniq 5 owners are complaining that the 12-volt batteries on their cars are draining for no apparent reason. If you check the InsideEVs Forum, there are several submissions from Ioniq 5 ...

Rivian has released a software update that addresses multiple issues on its R1S SUV and R1T pickup, including a problem that caused the 12-volt batteries to discharge while stationary, potentially ...

Drivers of the Ioniq 5, EV6, and Genesis Electrified models say the ICCU recall didn't end their charging problems, it just ...

GM has issued a Special Coverage bulletin relating to a fix for a condition in which 2016 to 2018 Chevy Volt PHEVs may have a malfunctioning battery energy control module or BECM, potentially leading ...

Rivian is charging customers a not-insignificant amount of money to replace the 12-volt batteries, and they have no alternative but to pay. Rivian threatens to void the warranty if owners purchase an ...

The old-fashioned 12-volt lead acid battery hasn't changed much since the mid-1950s. Now it's getting a makeover to handle a host of new responsibilities in electrified, automated and software-defined ...

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