The system takes direct current (DC) from the main battery and steps it down from the pack's voltage—usually anywhere from 300 to 900 volts—to the charging voltage of a 12-volt battery which ...
For EVs, the battery is kept at full charge by the high-voltage (HV) 400- or 800-volt system via a converter. The 12-volt battery system is separate from the HV batteries that power the EV’s ...