How long does the SmartWheels Tag battery last?

How long does the SmartWheels Tag battery last?

By default, the Tag reports the vehicle's location every 10 minutes, which gives a battery life of approximately 4–6 months. If you'd prefer longer battery life over more frequent updates, we can reduce the reporting frequency to once an hour, extending the battery to approximately 1 year.

Why battery life varies

Battery life depends entirely on how often the Tag reports its location:

Reporting frequencyApproximate battery life
Every 10 minutes (default)4–6 months
Every 1 hourUp to 1 year

More frequent check-ins mean more current location data, but they use more power — so there's a trade-off between how up-to-date the location is and how long the battery lasts between charges.

Is your battery draining faster than expected?

If you're on the default 10-minute reporting rate and want longer battery life, the most common fix is switching to the 1-hour interval instead.

If you'd like to request a longer reporting interval to extend battery life, contact our team and we'll adjust it for you:

📧 support@smartwheelsgps.com 📞 +1 (888) 246-2120 — 9am–9pm EST

We'll follow up within 24 hours of your ticket being raised.

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