Truck Battery
A Truck Battery is a larger rechargeable vehicle battery in DayZ. It is required for the M3S truck to function, can be recharged with a Battery Charger, and can also power certain electrical items when connected properly.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Truck Battery is a heavy vehicle component used mainly for the M3S truck. It has a higher power capacity than a regular Car Battery, can be recharged, repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit, and connected with Metal Wire to power some electrical items.
In-game description
“12V rechargeable truck battery has higher capacity then regular car battery. It can be used to power other appliances, if connected properly.”
Main Uses
- Power the M3S truck
- Recharge with a Battery Charger
- Use with Metal Wire to power some electrical items
- Power Construction Lights and Xmas Lights when connected properly
- Secure inside a vehicle with a Screwdriver
- Repair with an Electronic Repair Kit
- Support long-term vehicle recovery and truck maintenance
How to use this item
Install in an M3S truck
The Truck Battery is required for the M3S truck to function.
- Find an M3S truck.
- Open the vehicle inventory.
- Place the Truck Battery into the battery slot.
- Make sure the truck has the other required parts and fuel.
- Start the truck once everything is ready.
Recharge the Truck Battery
A depleted Truck Battery can be recharged with a Battery Charger.
- Place the Battery Charger on the ground.
- Connect the charger to a running Power Generator.
- Attach the Truck Battery to the charger.
- Turn on the generator.
- Turn on the charger.
- Wait for the battery to recharge.
Use as a power source
A Truck Battery can power some electrical items when connected properly with Metal Wire.
- Attach Metal Wire to the Truck Battery.
- Connect a compatible electrical item.
- Use it to power items such as Construction Lights or Xmas Lights.
Secure it in a vehicle
If a Truck Battery is attached to a vehicle, it can be secured in place with a Screwdriver.
- Install the Truck Battery in the vehicle.
- Hold a Screwdriver.
- Use the secure option on the battery slot.
Repair the Truck Battery
If the Truck Battery is damaged, it can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.
View related guideHow to get Truck Battery
- Search military and industrial loot areas.
- Check garages, warehouses, workshops, and vehicle-related loot routes.
- Look around M3S truck spawns or abandoned vehicle areas.
- Take one from abandoned bases, vehicles, or other players when safe.
Spawn info
- • Truck Batteries can spawn in military and industrial loot areas.
- • They are uncommon and mainly useful for the M3S truck.
- • A depleted Truck Battery can be recharged with a Battery Charger.
Important notes
- The Truck Battery is required for the M3S truck to function.
- It has a higher power capacity than a regular Car Battery.
- It 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 electrical items.
- A Truck Battery can power Construction Lights and Xmas Lights when connected properly.
- It can be secured inside a vehicle with a Screwdriver.
- It takes 15 inventory slots and weighs 18 kg.
- It can be repaired with an Electronic Repair Kit.
- Damaging the Truck Battery lowers its maximum energy capacity.