Custom GPS Tracker Battery Manufacturer in China
A failed battery can interrupt asset tracking. Short runtime, voltage drops during transmission and cold-weather shutdowns can cause missed location updates and costly service visits. VTCBATT designs custom lithium batteries to meet your tracker’s power needs.
We offer Li-ion, LiPo and LiFePO4 batteries for rechargeable trackers, including vehicle, pet and solar-powered devices. For long-standby asset tracking and IoT applications, we also supply primary Li-SOCl2 and Li-MnO2 batteries.
Each design starts with your device’s power use, temperature range and target runtime. We then match the battery chemistry, capacity and size, with connectors and protection tailored to your device.
Choose the Right Battery Chemistry for Your GPS Tracker
Match the right chemistry for your GPS based on runtime, size, temperature range, charging method, and field maintenance requirements.
Best for: vehicle trackers, asset trackers, portable GPS devices
Features: high energy density, rechargeable, good balance of size and runtime
Common options: 18650 / 21700 / custom pack
Best for: pet trackers, mini GPS trackers, wearable tracking devices
Features: thin, lightweight, flexible shape
Common options: 3.7V pouch cell, custom size, PCM protection
Best for: solar GPS trackers, outdoor IoT devices, industrial tracking systems
Features: long cycle life, safer chemistry, stable performance
Common options: 3.2V / 6.4V / 12.8V packs
Best for: compact trackers, emergency trackers, low-power devices
Features: stable voltage, high energy density, long shelf life
Common options: 3.0V primary lithium cells
Best for: long-standby asset trackers, cargo trackers, remote IoT tracking
Features: very low self-discharge, long service life, good for low-current devices
Common options: 3.6V long-life cells
GPS Tracker Battery Chemistry Comparison
Compare rechargeable and primary lithium batteries by voltage, self-discharge rate, temperature range, best use case, and main engineering advantage.
| Specification | Li-ion | LiPo | LiFePO₄ | Li-MnO₂ | Li-SOCl₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Nominal Voltage | 3.6V / 3.7V | 3.7V | 3.2V | 3.0V | 3.6V |
| Self-Discharge Rate | 24%–36% per year (~2%–3% per month) | 24%–36% per year (~2%–3% per month) | 24%–36% per year (~2%–3% per month) | <2% per year | <1% per year |
| Operating Temperature Range | Charge: 0°C to 45°C Discharge: −20°C to 60°C | Charge: 0°C to 45°C Discharge: −20°C to 60°C | Charge: 0°C to 45°C Discharge: −20°C to 60°C Extended: up to 70°C | Discharge: −40°C to 70°C | Discharge: −55°C to 85°C Extended: up to 150°C |
| Best For | Vehicle trackers and asset trackers | Mini trackers, pet trackers, and wearables | Solar trackers and outdoor IoT devices | Low-power trackers, emergency beacons, and backup power | Long-standby asset trackers and cargo monitoring |
| Main Advantage | High energy density and balanced cost | Ultra-thin, lightweight, and customizable shape | 2,000+ deep cycles, high thermal stability, and safety | Long shelf life, stable voltage, and low passivation | Ultra-low self-discharge and 5–10+ years of field life |
Recommended GPS Tracker Battery Pack Options
These common pack formats are starting points. Voltage, capacity, size, connector, wire length, and protection circuit can be customized for your design.
7.4V 2600mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery PackChemistry: Li-ion
Voltage: 7.4V
Capacity: 2600mAh
Best for: vehicle GPS trackers, asset trackers
Chemistry: LiPo
Voltage: 3.7V
Capacity: 1800mAh
Best for: mini GPS trackers, pet trackers
Chemistry: LiPo
Voltage: 3.7V
Capacity: 2900mAh
Best for: portable GPS devices, asset trackers
Chemistry: LiPo
Voltage: 3.7V
Capacity: 600mAh
Best for: compact GPS trackers, wearables
Chemistry: LiPo
Voltage: 3.85V
Capacity: 600mAh
Best for: smart trackers, thin tracking devices
Chemistry: Li-ion
Voltage: 14.8V
Capacity: 5400mAh
Best for: fleet tracking systems, vehicle telematics
Chemistry: LiPo
Voltage: 3.7V
Capacity: 1000mAh
Best for: pet trackers, small GPS devices
Chemistry: LiPo
Voltage: 3.7V
Capacity: 1000mAh
Best for: compact IoT trackers, asset tracking devices
GPS Tracker Battery Solutions by Application
Different GPS tracking applications need different battery designs. VTCBATT helps match the battery chemistry, capacity, size, connector, and protection circuit to each use case.
Vehicle GPS trackers need stable power during movement, vibration, and frequent location updates.
Power needs: stable output, vibration resistance, reliable charging.
Recommended chemistry: Li-ion / LiFePO4.
Custom options: 7.4V pack, PCM/BMS, custom connector.
Pet GPS trackers need batteries that are small, light, and safe for daily charging.
Recommended chemistry: LiPo.
Custom options: thin pouch cell, 3.7V, PCM protection.
Asset trackers often stay in the field for months or years with limited maintenance.
Recommended chemistry: Li-SOCl2 / Li-MnO2 / Li-ion.
Custom options: primary lithium cell, pulse support, low self-discharge design.
Cargo trackers need reliable power across shipping, storage, and outdoor transit conditions.
Recommended chemistry: Li-SOCl2 / Li-ion.
Custom options: UN38.3 support, rugged pack design.
Solar GPS trackers need a battery that can handle repeated charge and discharge cycles outdoors.
Recommended chemistry: LiFePO4.
Custom options: 3.2V / 6.4V / 12.8V pack, charging protection.
Outdoor IoT tracking devices may face cold weather, heat exposure, moisture, and long field deployment.
Recommended chemistry: Li-SOCl2 / LiFePO4 / wide-temperature Li-ion.
Custom options: -40°C to 80°C design, custom casing.
RFID tags identify and track products, assets and shipments in retail, warehouses, logistics and industrial settings. Battery power is used when tags also need to monitor conditions, store data or send active signals, as in cold-chain labels, sensor tags and electronic seals. VTCBATT offers compact primary and rechargeable battery options for these designs.
From fishing vessels and yachts to buoys and offshore equipment, marine GPS trackers monitor assets far from shore. Battery design depends on reporting frequency, service interval and onboard charging: rechargeable Li-ion or LiFePO₄ packs suit regularly charged trackers, while primary Li-SOCl₂ can support low-power, long-standby devices. The complete unit should also be designed for vibration, moisture and salt-spray exposure.
Request Battery Life Calculation
Send us your device current, update interval, target runtime, size, and connector requirement. Our engineers can help select the right battery pack.
Battery Life Calculator
Current during GPS positioning and data upload.
Estimated life = usable capacity / average current · Average current = (active current × active time ratio) + (sleep current × sleep time ratio)
GPS Tracking Mode and Battery Choice
| Tracking Mode | Power Use | Typical Battery Choice |
| Real-time tracking | High | Li-ion / LiPo rechargeable pack |
| 10-30 min updates | Medium | Li-ion / LiPo / LiFePO4 |
| Hourly updates | Low | Li-ion / Li-SOCl2 |
| Daily report / standby | Very low | Li-SOCl2 / Li-MnO2 |
| Solar-powered tracking | Cyclic charging | LiFePO4 |
Why Choose VTCBATT as Your GPS Tracker Battery Manufacturer
- Custom lithium battery engineering support
- Rechargeable and primary lithium battery options
- Support for low-power and long-standby devices
- Wide-temperature battery design
- Protection circuit and connector customization
- Export and certification support
There is no best battery chemistry for every GPS tracker. It depends on device size, update interval, working current, temperature range, and whether the battery needs to be rechargeable.
Li-ion and LiPo batteries are common for rechargeable GPS trackers. LiPo is better for small and thin devices. LiFePO4 is useful for solar or outdoor systems with frequent charge cycles. Li-SOCl2 and Li-MnO2 primary lithium batteries are often used for long-standby or low-power trackers.
Yes. Primary lithium batteries can be used in GPS trackers, especially for low-power devices that need long standby time and little maintenance.
Li-SOCl2 batteries are often used in remote asset trackers and cargo trackers because they have very low self-discharge. Li-MnO2 batteries can work well in compact trackers, emergency devices, and backup power designs.
GPS tracker battery life depends on battery capacity, GPS update frequency, sleep current, cellular signal strength, temperature, and device firmware.
A tracker that reports location every minute will drain the battery much faster than a tracker that wakes up once or twice per day.
Yes. VTCBATT can customize battery size, shape, connector, wire length, polarity, label, shrink wrap, and protection circuit.
For compact GPS trackers, the battery is often designed around the internal enclosure space.
Common GPS tracker battery voltages include 3.0V, 3.2V, 3.6V, 3.7V, 7.4V, and 14.8V.
3.7V Li-ion or LiPo batteries are widely used in small rechargeable trackers. 3.6V Li-SOCl2 batteries are common in long-standby primary battery trackers.
Li-SOCl2 primary lithium batteries are often a strong choice for long-standby asset trackers. They have very low self-discharge and can support long field deployment.
If the device needs higher pulse current for GPS or cellular transmission, the battery design may need pulse support or a different pack structure.
LiPo batteries are usually best for small pet GPS trackers. They are thin, lightweight, and can be made in custom sizes to fit small enclosures.
For pet tracking devices, battery safety and comfort matter as much as runtime.
Rechargeable GPS tracker batteries usually need PCM or BMS protection. This helps protect against overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit, and overcurrent.
Small 1-cell Li-ion and LiPo batteries often use PCM protection. Larger multi-cell packs may need a BMS.
Yes. VTCBATT can support wide-temperature battery designs for outdoor GPS trackers, cargo trackers, industrial IoT devices, and remote monitoring equipment.
Cold weather can reduce available capacity. High temperature can accelerate aging. The right chemistry and pack design should be selected based on the real working environment.
For a custom tracking device battery quote, provide the target voltage, capacity, maximum battery size, connector type, wire length, operating temperature, charging method, and expected runtime.
If possible, also provide working current, sleep current, peak current, GPS update interval, certification needs, and annual order quantity.
