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Are there any dashcams that run off batteries only?
Is it possible to buy a dashcam that is battery powered i e it doesn’t need any wiring to power it? I’m told that Jaguar do not approve of hard wiring in an I pace and there is no convenient 12v socket near the car’s dash!
Asked on 1 December 2023 by Geoffrey Parkhouse
Answered by
David Ross
The vast majority of dashcams on the market require a constant power source, and even those with battery back-up will not last long without charge. If you cannot use a 12v socket and do not wish to have a hard wire from the battery, you could consider using a power bank to keep the dash cam connected, and simply remove the power bank from the car and recharge when the car is not in use.
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