12 volt battery question

[Gnigma]

Non EVs have a meter or at least an idiot light to keep tabs on the 12 volt battery charge status. Is there any way to do that on the FFE? It seems like a simple enough thing to have, since it's on pretty well ALL gas powered vehicles. That's probably more important than most of the other bells and whistles...

 

[jghall00]

You can get an inexpensive Bluetooth monitor from Amazon or Aliexpress. I have one my Expedition because it's driven infrequently. It works great, just walk up to the car and it will pull the voltage data. I got the idea from the I-Pace forum. Early I-Paces had two 12V batteries and the failure of either one could render the vehicle inoperable to the extent that it would shut down while in motion.

 

[Frosty]

Non EVs have a meter or at least an idiot light to keep tabs on the 12 volt battery charge status. Is there any way to do that on the FFE? It seems like a simple enough thing to have, since it's on pretty well ALL gas powered vehicles. That's probably more important than most of the other bells and whistles...

Buy one of these, I bought one because my battery was over 6 Y.O. and figured it was about done. I would check it every morning when I went out to the car (before starting) it was reading 12.2 - 11.8v so it was on the way out. I bought a battery from Walmart for $50 and swapped it out. it was not a perfect fit, I had to remove the top cover and make a new one to be sure the red lead was covered from accidental contact.

 

[Heima]

26R?

 

[Club Car]

I replaced my 12 volt battery a couple months ago with a 26R. The specs and dimensions are close to the original. No modifications necessary.

 

[bkeil84]

When mine went out at 3 years, now 3 years ago, I went and found a used lithium battery since the charger only charges to 14.4 volts, the battery is good to 14.6. I paid $75 for a used one one that was not quite right, but I made it work. I don't think I will ever need to be changed it again.