A dedicated dash cam battery pack is the cleanest way to run Parking Mode without touching your car's battery. Instead of drawing power from your vehicle while it's parked, a separate lithium battery pack (like the popular VIOFO BP100) stores its own charge while you drive, then powers your camera for hours - or days - after you've switched off. That means round-the-clock protection against hit-and-runs, trolley dings and break-ins, with zero risk of coming back to a flat car. It's the go-to solution for anyone whose vehicle can't safely support a voltage-cut-off hardwire, or who simply wants maximum recording time.

The right battery pack comes down to capacity, charge speed and how long you need Parking Mode to last. Bigger packs mean more hours of continuous or motion-triggered recording, while fast-charging models top themselves up on even short trips. They're ideal for utes, 4WDs, work vehicles and anyone parking on the street overnight. Not sure whether a battery pack or a hardwire kit suits your setup? Browse the range below, or read our battery pack guides for straight-talking, Australian-focused advice from the Guys.