# Can You Charge Your Car Battery By Leaving Your Engine Running?

> There are few greater frustrations in life than hearing the persistent clicking of your engine trying to turn over in vain.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1835835/can-running-car-charge-battery/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=680489f2bb1b730e0e424a9d)
- **Published:** 2025-04-20
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #charge #engine #leaving #running #alternator #charged #clicking
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