VIOFO BP60 vs BP100: Which Parking Battery Pack for Australian Conditions?

VIOFO now makes two parking-mode battery packs. The BP100 has been around for a while. The BP60 is the new one, announced in September 2026 alongside the T330, T340 and A149 Pro Duo, and it is smaller, lighter and lower priced. Both do exactly the same job: they run your dash cam while the car is parked, so parking mode never touches your car's starter battery. The real question is how much pack you actually need.

Here is the short answer. The BP60 suits a one- or two-channel camera in a car that gets driven most days. The BP100 suits three-channel setups, cars that sit for a day or more, and anyone who might want to add capacity later.

New to battery packs altogether? Start with our simple guide to dash cam battery packs, then come back here to pick between the two VIOFO options.

BP60 vs BP100 at a glance

Spec	VIOFO BP60	VIOFO BP100
Capacity	5,000mAh / 64Wh	7,650mAh / 98Wh
Cell chemistry	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Runtime, 1-channel camera	About 20 hours	About 32 hours
Runtime, 2-channel camera	About 16 hours	Up to 18 hours (A329S 2CH) or 20 hours (A229 Pro 2CH)
Runtime, 3-channel camera	About 12 hours	Up to 14 hours (A329S 3CH)
Full charge, hardwired	About 45 minutes	About 70 minutes
Full charge, cigarette lighter	About 65 minutes	About 100 minutes
Full charge, USB-C	About 85 minutes (60W adapter)	Not listed by VIOFO
Expandable	No expansion port	Yes, up to two EP100 batteries
Size	130 x 140 x 35 mm	171 x 171 x 35 mm
Weight	0.82 kg	1.22 kg
Vehicle voltage	12V and 24V	12V and 24V
Operating temperature	-20°C to 70°C	-20°C to 70°C
Hardwire kit needed?	No	No

All figures are VIOFO's published estimates. The BP60 runtimes are VIOFO's general figures by number of cameras, while the BP100's two- and three-channel runtimes are VIOFO's figures for specific models in low bitrate parking mode, so those rows are close but not strictly like for like.

How long will each pack actually run your camera?

VIOFO's headline runtimes assume a single-channel dash cam drawing about 3 watts. Every extra camera adds to that draw, which is why the hours drop as the channel count goes up. Your parking mode setting matters too. Low bitrate and time-lapse recording use less power than full recording, and low power impact detection uses less again. Our low power parking mode guide explains how to stretch a pack further.

To put the numbers into real life, think about how long your car actually sits:

Parked overnight at home, say 6pm to 8am, is 14 hours. The BP60 covers that on a one- or two-channel camera. On a three-channel camera it runs out a couple of hours short, and the BP100 is the better fit.
Parked at work all day is usually well under 12 hours, which either pack handles on any channel count.
Parked at the airport for a long weekend is 48 hours or more. Neither pack covers that on its own. A BP100 with one EP100 expansion battery roughly doubles the BP100's runtime, and two EP100s roughly triple it. The BP60 has no expansion port, so that option only exists on the BP100.

Double Pro Tip: a battery pack only runs parking mode for as long as it holds charge. If your car sits longer than your pack lasts, the camera simply stops, and nothing records after that. Match the pack to the longest stretch your car regularly sits, not the average.

Additionally, some models feature 'Low Power Parking Mode' and will sip, rather than drink - use this mode if you are only interested in Impact recording, with no Motion Recording during long parking stints.

Does the BP60 really recharge faster?

It reaches full sooner, but not because it charges faster. It is simply a smaller tank.

The sums on VIOFO's own figures are the BP60 fills 64Wh in about 45 minutes when hardwired, which is roughly 1.4Wh a minute. The BP100 fills 98Wh in about 70 minutes, which is also roughly 1.4Wh a minute. VIOFO also says the BP100 charges at full speed for nearly the whole cycle rather than slowing as it fills. So a 20-minute drive puts about the same amount of energy into either pack. The BP60 would be close to half full after that drive, and the BP100 closer to a third.

That matters if most of your driving is short trips. If you rarely drive long enough to fill a BP100, a good part of its extra capacity sits unused, and the BP60 gives you nearly the same real-world parking time in a smaller, lighter box. If you regularly drive an hour or more, the BP100 fills up and its extra capacity earns its keep.

The BP60 also has a USB-C IN/OUT port. You can top it up indoors from a 60W USB-C adapter in about 85 minutes, or use it to charge your phone.

Is a lithium battery pack safe in a hot Australian car?

This is the question we get most, and it is a fair one. We tell people to avoid dash cams with a built-in battery for good reason, and our guide to dash cams for hot weather explains why. Every current VIOFO camera uses a supercapacitor rather than a battery, and why that matters is worth a read.

A parking battery pack tucked away out of sight is a very different situation from a battery stuck to the windscreen. Here is what VIOFO has built into both packs:

LiFePO4 cells. Lithium iron phosphate, which VIOFO chose for its thermal stability in vehicle environments.
Three internal temperature sensors monitoring the pack.
A high-temperature warning in the VIOFO app at 50°C, and an automatic shutdown if the pack goes above 70°C.
A battery management system that protects against overheating, overcurrent, overcharging, over-discharging, over-voltage and short circuits.
On the BP60, VIOFO also says charging pauses automatically if the pack is above 50°C or below 0°C.

What that means in practice: a car parked through a Queensland or West Australian summer gets far hotter inside than the air outside, and anywhere the sun can reach gets hotter again. If the pack passes its 70°C shutdown point, it protects itself by switching off, and your parking mode stops with it. A pack that stays out of the sun is a pack that keeps recording.

Where should you install a battery pack?

Where you put it matters more than which one you buy. Both packs share the same temperature range and protections, so do not buy the BP100 thinking the bigger pack copes with heat better. It does not.

These are the spots we recommend, in order:

Inside the glovebox. Out of sight, out of the sun, and protected.
Behind the glovebox. A tidy option when the glovebox itself is too small or you want the space back.
Under a seat. Just check no heater vent blows directly onto it.

The one we would steer you away from is sticking the pack to the kick panel in the front passenger footwell (behind it is fine, however). It looks like an easy, out-of-the-way spot, but depending on the car and the time of day, sunlight can come through the side window and land right on it. That is exactly the kind of heat you are trying to avoid.

This is where the BP60's size is a genuine advantage. At 130 x 140 mm and 0.82 kg, it is much easier to fit inside or behind a small glovebox than the 171 mm square BP100.

If you are not confident about where it will fit or how to run the cables, get a professional to do it. We do not install cameras ourselves, but you can find an independent installer near you and book directly with them.

Do you still need a hardwire kit?

No. Both packs come with their own output cables that support parking mode, so a separate hardwire kit is unnecessary. VIOFO is specific about one thing on the BP60: do not connect a hardwire kit to the pack's output. If you already have an HK4 or HK6 installed, disconnect it from the car battery first.

Parking mode needs the camera to know the engine is off, and on the BP60 only some connections pass that signal through. The OUTPUT port, using the Type-C hardwire output cable or the hardwire cable adapter, and the DASHCAM port, using the dash cam Type-C power cable, both support parking mode. The USB-C IN/OUT port and the cigarette lighter output cable are plain power only, so parking mode will not trigger through them.

Neither pack draws on your parked car's battery. When hardwired, the BP60 charges only while the ignition is on. Through the cigarette lighter socket, it charges only while the socket supplies at least 11.8V. If your car has no switched fuse to tap, read why parking mode fails in cars with no ACC fuse before you install.

Do they only work with VIOFO dash cams?

VIOFO says both packs are designed and tested for VIOFO cameras, and that is where you get the full experience. In practice, they work just fine with other brands of dash cam too, as long as you use an output cable that suits your camera's power port.

One catch for older VIOFO owners: models with a mini-USB power port, including the A119 V3, A129 Plus and A129 Pro, need an optional mini-USB hardwire output cable to work with the BP60, sold separately.

So which one should you buy?

Choose the BP60 if

You run a one- or two-channel camera.
Your car is driven most days and parked overnight or through a workday.
Most of your trips are short, so a bigger pack would rarely fill.
You want it tucked inside or behind a small glovebox.

Choose the BP100 if

You run a three-channel camera such as the A329S 3CH or A229 Pro 3CH.
Your car regularly sits for a full day or longer.
You want the option of multi-day coverage later with EP100 expansion batteries.
It is a work or rideshare vehicle that parks for long stretches.

You may not need either if

Your car is driven every day, you run a single-channel camera, and your starter battery is in good health. A hardwire kit with a proper voltage cut-off and low power parking mode may be all you need. Where a battery pack pulls ahead, as VIOFO points out, is predictable coverage with an older car battery or in cold weather, because it never relies on the car battery at all. EV and hybrid owners with small 12V batteries should read will a dash cam drain my EV battery first.

Where to buy the BP60 and BP100

We stock both. The VIOFO BP60 is the compact pick for one- and two-channel cameras and smaller spaces. The VIOFO BP100 runs longer on every channel count and can grow with EP100 batteries later. Either way, measure your glovebox or under-seat space before you order.

Going with the BP100? Our BP100 guide covers setup, and the BP100 user manual explains the LED lights and troubleshooting. Buying from a genuine Australian seller also matters for warranty, which we cover in VIOFO warranty in Australia.

Still not sure which pack suits your car and camera? Flick Michael or Harrison a message through our contact page, tell us what you drive and how long it usually sits, and we will give you a straight answer. No worries.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BP60 just a smaller BP100?

Mostly, yes. It uses the same LiFePO4 cells, has the same temperature protection and handles the same 12V and 24V range. It has less capacity, a smaller and lighter body, no expansion port, and a USB-C IN/OUT port that can charge the pack or your phone.

Can I add an EP100 expansion battery to the BP60?

No. The EP100 only works with the BP100, and you can connect up to two of them. The BP60 has no expansion port.

Will a battery pack drain my car battery?

No. Both packs charge while you drive and power the camera on their own once you park. The BP60 stops charging when the ignition turns off, and on the cigarette lighter cable it only charges while the socket supplies at least 11.8V.

Will the BP60 or BP100 work with a non-VIOFO dash cam?

Yes. VIOFO designs and tests both packs for its own cameras, but they work just fine with other brands, provided the output cable suits your camera's power port.

Do these packs work in a ute or truck with a 24V system?

Yes. Both support 12V passenger vehicles and 24V commercial vehicles. The BP60's hardwire input accepts 11.8 to 28V, and its cigarette lighter input accepts 10 to 28V.

Where is the best place to install a battery pack?

Inside the glovebox, behind the glovebox, or under a seat with no vent blowing directly onto it. Avoid the front passenger kick panel, which can catch direct sun at certain times of day. If in doubt, have a professional installer fit it.

How do I keep an eye on the battery level?

Both packs have built-in Bluetooth and connect to the VIOFO app, where you can check the battery level and status. The BP60 also sends alerts when it drops to 10 per cent, or when its internal temperature goes above 50°C or below 0°C.