Looking for the 12 Volt battery on my hybrid

[papaham]

I have a new 2026 Sportage HEV. I am curious if there is a separate 12 volt battery or if the 12 volts is tapped off the Hybrid battery. Any details on the 12 volt system would be appreciated.

 

[steveo]

It’s part of the traction battery. Not really a separate battery. That’s why it has such small capacity when on acc. mode. Can’t risk running down the traction battery. Can still jump via the post in the engine bay near the fuse box. But no separate 12V to trickle charge, or anything.