{"product_id":"thinkware-ivolt-mini-battery-pack","title":"Thinkware iVolt Mini Dash Cam Battery Pack","description":"\u003csection class=\"dcc-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-lede\"\u003eThe Thinkware iVolt Mini is the compact dash cam battery pack for daily drivers: enough capacity for a full day and night of parking mode, refilled in about 45 minutes of driving — without your dash cam ever touching the car battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommuters and school-run cars that get driven most days, apartment dwellers on street parking, and anyone who wants overnight parking protection without the size or price of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-ivolt-max-battery-pack\"\u003eiVolt Max\u003c\/a\u003e. Because it recharges so quickly, even short daily drives keep it topped up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvernight street parking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort commutes — fast recharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst battery pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros \u0026amp; cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-pros\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 20 hours of single-channel parking mode (about 16 hours with a rear camera)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast — fully recharged in roughly 45 minutes of driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe LiFePO4 chemistry, built for Australian cabin heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero drain on your car battery — no flat-battery risk, ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and light (under 1kg) — tucks under a seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with every Thinkware dash cam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-cons\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwire (fuse box) charging — have it fitted with your camera in one visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Bluetooth app monitoring — that's an iVolt Max feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor multi-day airport stints or EVs parked for weeks, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-ivolt-max-battery-pack\"\u003eiVolt Max\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eiVolt Mini vs iVolt Max\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-acc\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eiVolt Mini\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eiVolt Max\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.6Wh (12.8V 4,500mAh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e153.6Wh (12.8V 12,000mAh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-channel parking mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~16 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~27 hours (up to 40 days energy-saving)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharge while driving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~45 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~55 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApp monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily drivers, overnight parking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVs, airports, weeks parked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iVolt Mini charges from the fuse box while the ignition is on (hardwire charging cable and fuse taps included), and your dash cam's power cable plugs into the battery instead of the car. It's a tidy add-on to any dash cam install — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/installation\"\u003esee our installation page\u003c\/a\u003e — and at 165 × 131 × 37mm it hides under a seat or in the glovebox area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dcc-pdp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThinkware iVolt Mini (BAB-50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiFePO4, 12.8V, 4,500mAh (57.6Wh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParking-mode runtime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20 hours (1-channel) \/ ~16 hours (2-channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharge time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~45 minutes via hardwire while driving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0–15.5V \/ 10A max (hardwire charging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0–14.6V \/ 2.0A max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging 0–45°C; discharging –10–60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize \/ weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165.4 × 131.2 × 36.8mm \/ 0.95kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Thinkware dash cams (works with other 12V dash cams too)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-month Australian warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiVolt Mini battery, hardwire charging cable, output cable, fuse taps (3 types), fuses, velcro mounting tape and quick-start guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dcc-pdp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long will it run my dash cam while parked?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinkware rates it at up to 20 hours of single-channel parking mode, or around 16 hours running a front and rear camera — comfortably a full day and night for most daily drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is it different from the iVolt Max?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mini is smaller, lighter and cheaper with 57.6Wh of capacity and a 45-minute recharge; the Max nearly triples the capacity (27 hours of 2-channel parking, up to 40 days in energy-saving modes) and adds Bluetooth app monitoring. Daily drivers pick the Mini; EV owners and airport parkers pick the Max.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill short trips keep it charged?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the roughly 45-minute full recharge is the Mini's party trick. A normal commute keeps it topped up for the next night's parking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with non-Thinkware dash cams?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's designed for Thinkware but supplies standard 12V output, so it can power other brands' cameras via their hardwire kits. Ask us if you're unsure about your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it drain or damage my car battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — it only draws charge while the engine is running, and your camera runs entirely off the battery pack while parked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from The Dash Cam Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"dcc-pdp-why\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Thinkware stock from an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised Australian reseller\u003c\/strong\u003e — Australian warranty support plus your full rights under Australian Consumer Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame-day dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders placed before 1pm AEST, Monday to Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Express Post\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide on orders over $200, tracked with signature on delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest, expert local support before and after you buy — we only sell dash cams, so we know them inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dcc-pdp-cta\"\u003eAdd the iVolt Mini to your cart for same-day dispatch, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-ivolt-max-battery-pack\"\u003eiVolt Max\u003c\/a\u003e, see it bundled with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-u3000-ivolt-mini-bundle\"\u003eU3000\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thinkware-u1000-plus-ivolt-mini-bundle\"\u003eU1000 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask our team\u003c\/a\u003e which battery suits your parking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Thinkware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44470846095403,"sku":"IVOLTMN","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5814\/3019\/files\/THINKWARE-bab-50-redtiger-new.jpg?v=1784846172","url":"https:\/\/dashcamco.com.au\/products\/thinkware-ivolt-mini-battery-pack","provider":"The Dash Cam Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}