ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Trickle charging

Have you ever seen a battery charging? It's like when you get tired and need to take a nap - you rest and recharge your batteries. A battery has to be charged up too, so it's ready when you need it again.

Trickle charging is a way of charging a battery slowly, just a little bit at a time. Think of it like taking tiny sips of water instead of chugging a whole glass at once. By charging the battery a little bit over a long time, you can make sure it gets fully charged without putting too much stress on it.

This is especially helpful for things like cars that aren't used often, because the battery can lose its charge over time. Trickle charging helps keep the battery healthy and ready to go when you need it, whether that's starting your car or powering your toy robot.