Key Points
- Switching out a bad car battery with a working one will help you get around in your car better.
- You can find random car batteries inside unused cars and test them out for their usability.
- Charging your existing car battery will also help improve it and make it usable.
Besides getting around on foot in Project Zomboid, you can find cars to help you get around. But some cars might not be in a functioning state, and if the batteries are to blame, then those could be switched out. Looking for a working car battery will take a while, and you also need to learn how to switch out the old battery with the new one.
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Project Zomboid – Car Battery Overview
| How to get | From abandoned cars |
| How to switch | Press the E key while near the car hood |
| How to charge | Car battery charger |
How to Find Car Batteries
Car batteries are mostly looted off of other cars in the overworld, so you need to search for abandoned cars during your exploration. After finding a suitable car, walk up to it and press the E key to interact with the car parts. You can then right-click the car battery in the vehicle mechanics menu and press the remove button here. Your new car battery will be stored in your inventory for further use.
How to Charge a Car Battery
To charge a car battery, you need to find a car battery charger. Car battery chargers are extremely rare spawns that can be found inside garages and auto mechanic stores. If you are in a garage or store, keep checking around the room until you find a large grey box-like object. You need to hook up this item to a working power grid or generator to help it charge up the battery.
Next, put the battery down and connect it to the charger, then wait for it to get completely charged. It could take a while, so you need to let it stay in a secluded place until you can come back for it. Also, if your car battery is at 0%, then it might despawn if you set it down. Make sure there is still some juice left in it before charging it up.
How to Change Car Battery
Now, you need to put the new battery in your chosen car to make it work. To do that, stand in front of the car you wish to use and press the E key. This will again bring up the vehicle mechanics menu. Make sure that the battery you wish to use is in your inventory, then select the battery slot in the car menu. Select the option to Install, then select the car battery. If you have successfully installed a working battery, then your car should start up and become usable again.
FAQs
How long will it take to charge a car battery?
It could take a few in-game hours or days to completely charge a car battery, depending on how low of a charge it initially had.
Can I change other car parts this way?
Yes, you can change any car part by interacting with it, as long as you have a working spare part to use here.
My car broke down midway, and I can’t find any replacement. What do I do?
The best thing you can do if your car breaks down is to get around on foot for the time being and take shelter inside houses to protect yourself.
