How long does it take for the car's small lights to drain the battery if left on?

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MacLiam
07/29/25 9:05pm
Leaving the car's small lights on for approximately 20 hours can drain the battery. Here's some information about car batteries: 1. Principle: A car battery, also known as a storage battery, works by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. 2. Introduction: It refers to a type of battery that can be recharged and reused after discharge. Common types include lead-acid batteries, nickel-iron batteries, and nickel-cadmium batteries. In lead-acid batteries, the positive electrode is lead dioxide, the negative electrode is lead, and the electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid solution. 3. Service life: The lifespan of a car battery depends not only on its structure and quality but also on proper usage and maintenance. Typically, car batteries last about 2 years.
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