“Will it drain my battery if not driven for a few days?”
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Hello Junior, Thank you for your question! On average, our Series 2 Dash Cams use approximately 300mAh (Milliamp Hours) of power while turned on, recording and charging, 200mAh while in standby mode (charging) and around 100mAh in standby mode (fully charged). The average modern car uses between 50 and 85 mAh on its own with nothing plugged in, but of course, plugging in additional electronic devices will increase the overall power consumption. The Nextbase Hardwire Kit, The OBD Hardwire Kit, and the 12V Power Cable (supplied in the box) have been designed to cut power to the Dash Cam if the car battery drops below 11.2V. If the automatic cut-off kicks in (to protect the car battery), but you don’t drive the car for some time after this occurs, your car may still naturally keep consuming power, which in a worst case-scenario could leave you with a flat battery. The same thing can occur if your car hasn’t been driven for an extremely long time, with no Dash Cam, or other electronic devices plugged in. If your vehicle is in frequent use, this shouldn’t present a problem, as your car battery is being topped up every time the vehicle is driven, meaning your vehicle can be left for days on end with no issue. It is impossible for us to give any definitive statements on how long the battery will take to run itself down, as the Automotive Battery Management Systems (BMS) varies so widely and some manufacturers have far more sophisticated BMS than others. Please consult your vehicle manufacturer if you would like to know more specifics regarding the BMS and average power consumption of your vehicle. Let us know if you have any further questions! -The Nextbase Reviews Team
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