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Reserve Capacity

The "Reserve Capacity," expressed in minutes, is the time required for a fully charged battery at a temperature of 27°C (80°F), discharging at a constant current (25 amperes) to reach a terminal voltage of 10.5 volts.

This time estimates the maximum time length a vehicle could travel at night, with minimum electrical load and no generator output.