Do New Car Batteries Come Charged?
The state of charge (SoC) in a new car battery refers to the amount of electrical energy stored in the battery. A fully charged battery typically has an SoC of around 100%, while a discharged battery has an SoC of 0%. Most new car batteries come with an SoC of around 80-90% from the factory, which is enough to start your vehicle and get you to a dealership or auto …