# Leapmotor abandons 12-volt battery after 70 years

> Leapmotor announces it will abandon the traditional 12-volt battery, a first after decades of use of this technology in the automotive industry.

**In brief**: Electric and batteries event (severity: low) involving Leapmotor, in Chine, first detected on 31 October 2026 at 12:14. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 31 October 2026 at 12:14.

- Category: Electric and batteries
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: Leapmotor
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 12:14
- Updated: 31 October 2026 at 12:14
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1036-leapmotor-abandons-12-volt-battery-after-70-years

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Leapmotor dice addio alla batteria da 12 Volt dopo 70 anni - InsideEVs Italia](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE9RVVBVTGhJcWFhdV9YYWtkY3NuT280WEtpRFhwNGJHcm1CSkctTXdCREVfT3JCSUp3VUo0bGtYSERvTU1QcUcxcXZwYkYwLVp0bnU5UHVjMnZyQU1paFZuZ3RwOXJwSnFHM0E3Z1NfWV85OGFObFE?oc=5) — InsideEVs Italia, 31 October 2026 at 12:14

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Leapmotor abandons 12-volt battery after 70 years”, https://mecapress.com/events/1036-leapmotor-abandons-12-volt-battery-after-70-years
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology
