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Better Batteries

by Dreamwalker_Doe · for Project Zomboid

Better Batteries is a mod that overhauls the built-in battery management system in Project Zomboid. This mod is no longer supported, as it is rather old and buggy. I have moved onto other projects,…

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About Better Batteries

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Better Batteries is a mod that overhauls the built-in battery management system in Project Zomboid. This mod is no longer supported, as it is rather old and buggy. I have moved onto other projects,…

Better Batteries is a mod that overhauls the built-in battery management system in Project Zomboid.

This mod is no longer supported, as it is rather old and buggy. I have moved onto other projects, apologies!

Features:

  • Ability to remove dead batteries out of compatible electrical tools.
  • Electrical equipment will maintain their belt / vest position on battery insertion.
  • Highly customizable Hand Crank that recharges batteries.
  • Global battery duration multiplier for battery-reliant tools.
  • Full singleplayer and multiplayer support.
  • Dynamic battery support system that (shouldn't) break unsupported mods.
  • Built-in ignore system for dead / charged batteries for battery-reliant tools / hand cranks respectively.
  • Full English and partial French + Spanish support. (Russian and current partial translations will hopefully be updated soon.)

Officially Supported Mods:

Why use this?:

This mod was created with the intention of reducing the need for "battery stockpiles", whilst also providing a tool that those stuck with limited supplies could make convenient use of. Particularly helpful in dark worlds, low-energy worlds, or nomadic lifestyles. This system only functions to build upon Vanilla's functionality, and can be entirely disregarded if this isn't your cup of tea.

Support:

Want to show your support for this mod and one of my friends? Consider donating to me or checking out their mods!

My Friend's Stuff: https://steamcommunity.com/id/UdderlyEvelyn/myworkshopfiles/?appid=108600

My Paypal: @pwrcosmic

Workshop ID: 2856174410 Mod ID: BetterBatteries

Highlights

From source data

Footprint

Rated a light load on a server.

Last update

Its author last shipped an update 4 yr ago.

Better Batteries on Nxeon

From our catalogue
One-click install
Supported on Nxeon Project Zomboid servers. We download it from Steam Workshop, place it, and restart the server.
Server load
light
Smallest plan we suggest
Project Zomboid — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
Latest build
2023-02-12, released 2023-02-12

Game versions by loader

LoaderGame versionsNewest
Workshop

From 1 recorded build of Better Batteries.

Run Better Batteries on a Project Zomboid server

Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.

What kind of mod it is

From the catalog
Listed on Steam Workshop as “QoL”

Quality of life & UI

Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.

Compatibility

Game
Project Zomboid

Verified at the source

  • ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-11-01Open ↗
  • ✓AuthorDreamwalker_Doe, as published on Steam Workshop
  • ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree

Better Batteries, answered

Generated from the mod’s own source data.

Is it free?

Yes. Better Batteries is free to download from Steam Workshop.

How do I add it to my Nxeon server?

Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

NxLabs

Run Better Batteries on a Project Zomboid server.

Deploy in about a minute from $9.00 a month, then add Better Batteries in one click.