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How to charge a car battery after a jump start

How Long to Drive a Car After a Jump Start Quick Summary • It takes 4 hours of idling to charge a dead car battery after a jump start. • It takes at least 30-60 minutes of driving at highway speed to charge a battery after a jump start. • You also cannot charge a battery after a jump start by driving around the neighborhood. • Charging your battery with a modern battery charger equipped with a reconditioning setting is the best way to recharge your battery and undo some … Read More