# Do Car Batteries Lose Charge When Not In Use? Parasitic Drain, Explained

> Whether in our cars, phones, or other devices, we sometimes find that those precious batteries seem to lose charge quicker than we'd expect.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1888715/do-car-batteries-use-electricity-not-in-use/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6853331378d5a1ff2c7e81ef)
- **Published:** 2025-06-18
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #battery #batteries #charge #drain #lose #explained #parasitic #power
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