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EquipmentVehicle Repair

Battery Charger

A Battery Charger is a vehicle support item in DayZ used to recharge Car Batteries and Truck Batteries. It must be placed on the ground and connected to a running generator before you can charge a battery.

Quick item summary

TypeVehicle Repair Component
Main useRecharge vehicle batteries
Works withCar Battery, Truck Battery
Power sourceGenerator
Repair withElectronic Repair Kit

Quick answer

The Battery Charger is used to recharge vehicle batteries so cars and trucks can be brought back into working condition. It is powered through a generator and can charge both Car Batteries and Truck Batteries.

In-game description

“Used to charge truck or car batteries when plugged into running electric grid.”

Main Uses

How to use this item

Charge a vehicle battery

The Battery Charger needs power from a generator before it can recharge a Car Battery or Truck Battery.

  1. Place the Battery Charger on the ground.
  2. Plug the Battery Charger into a generator.
  3. Attach a Car Battery or Truck Battery to the charger.
  4. Turn on the generator.
  5. Turn on the Battery Charger.
  6. Wait for the battery to charge.
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Use for vehicle recovery

A charged battery is one of the required parts for getting vehicles running, so a Battery Charger is useful if you find a dead or low battery.

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Repair the Battery Charger

If the Battery Charger is damaged, it can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.

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How to get Battery Charger

  • Search work and industrial-style loot areas.
  • Check garages, sheds, workshops, and utility buildings.
  • Look around vehicle-related loot routes when searching for car parts.
  • Take one from abandoned bases, garages, or other players when safe.

Spawn info

WorkUncommon
  • • Battery Chargers spawn in work-type loot areas.
  • • They are uncommon vehicle support items.
  • • They are useful when recovering vehicles with dead batteries.

Important notes

  • The Battery Charger can recharge both Car Batteries and Truck Batteries.
  • It needs to be plugged into a running generator to work.
  • Place the charger on the ground before using it.
  • Attach the battery to the charger before turning everything on.
  • A Car Battery takes about 9 minutes to fully charge according to the wiki.
  • The exact full charge time for a Truck Battery is not clearly listed on the wiki page.
  • It takes 9 inventory slots and weighs 5 kg.
  • It can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.
  • It is listed as uncommon and found in work locations.