Can You Start the Engine While Charging a Car Battery?
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You can start the engine while charging a car battery. When the car is idling, the engine drives the generator, which in turn charges the battery. However, the efficiency of charging the car battery by idling the engine in place is very low. If the battery is severely depleted, it's best to remove the battery and charge it using a charger. Be careful not to start the vehicle rapidly and continuously. If the car fails to start on the first attempt, wait at least 15 seconds before trying again to avoid over-discharging the car battery, which could affect its normal service life.