The disclosure provides a drive circuit for n contactors, which circuit comprises a first input and a second input as well as n first connections and n second connections, wherein a first connection and a second connection in each case can be respectively connected to one of the two connections of a drive coil of one of the n contactors in each case. According to the disclosure, the drive circuit also comprises an adjustable holding voltage source, the first pole of which is connected to the second input and the second pole of which is connected to the first of the first connections. A method for driving n contactors is also disclosed.