Car Battery
A Car Battery is a required vehicle part in DayZ. Without a battery, compatible cars cannot start. A depleted Car Battery can be recharged with a Battery Charger or while the vehicle is running.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Car Battery is a crucial vehicle component used to power compatible cars and certain electrical items. It can be installed in vehicles, recharged with a Battery Charger, repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit, and used with Metal Wire to power some base utility items.
In-game description
“12V rechargeable car battery, usable in cars. It can be used to power other appliances, if connected properly.”
Main Uses
- Start compatible vehicles
- Power vehicle electronics
- Recharge with a Battery Charger
- Use with Metal Wire to power some electrical items
- Power Construction Lights and Xmas Lights when connected properly
- Attach to a Field Transceiver
- Secure in a vehicle with a Screwdriver
- Repair with an Electronic Repair Kit
How to use this item
Install in a vehicle
A Car Battery is required for compatible cars to start and operate.
- Find a compatible vehicle.
- Open the vehicle inventory.
- Place the Car Battery into the battery slot.
- Make sure the vehicle also has the other required parts.
- Start the vehicle once everything is ready.
Recharge the Car Battery
A depleted Car Battery can be recharged with a Battery Charger.
- Place the Battery Charger on the ground.
- Connect the charger to a running generator.
- Attach the Car Battery to the charger.
- Turn on the charger.
- Wait for the battery to recharge.
Secure it in a vehicle
If a Car Battery is installed in a vehicle, it can be secured in place with a Screwdriver.
- Install the Car Battery in a compatible vehicle.
- Hold a Screwdriver.
- Use the secure option on the battery slot.
Use as a power source
A Car Battery can power some electrical items when connected properly with Metal Wire.
- Attach Metal Wire to the Car Battery.
- Connect a compatible electrical item.
- Use it to power items such as Construction Lights or Xmas Lights.
Repair the Car Battery
If the Car Battery is damaged, it can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.
View related guideHow to get Car Battery
- Search work and vehicle-related loot areas.
- Check garages, sheds, workshops, and industrial buildings.
- Look inside or around vehicle spawns.
- Take one from abandoned vehicles, bases, or other players when safe.
Spawn info
- • Car Batteries can spawn in work and vehicle-related loot areas.
- • They are uncommon and important for vehicle recovery.
- • A depleted battery can be recharged with a Battery Charger.
Important notes
- Compatible cars cannot start without a Car Battery.
- The Car Battery is rechargeable.
- It can be recharged with a Battery Charger.
- It can also recharge while the vehicle is running.
- Metal Wire can be attached to use the battery as a power source for some base utility items.
- A Car Battery can power items like Construction Lights and Xmas Lights when connected properly.
- It can be attached to the Field Transceiver.
- It can be secured into a vehicle with a Screwdriver.
- It takes 9 inventory slots and weighs 10 kg.
- It can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.