An auxiliary battery is a small additional battery used in EVs to power supplementary equipment like lights, music systems, and navigation.
An auxiliary battery is charged automatically when the motor runs, similar to how the battery in an IC engine vehicle gets charged.
In contrast, a traction battery is a large battery in EVs that stores energy, runs the motor, and powers heavy equipment like the air conditioner and heater.
Traction batteries are typically lithium-ion batteries with high energy density, while auxiliary batteries are usually lead-acid but can also be lithium-ion.