The Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make When Managing Battery Fleets
By: Leonid Shalashnyi
2 Min Read
May 27, 2025
Avoid These Battery Fleet Management Mistakes to Protect Performance
Managing a fleet of battery-powered devices isn’t as simple as plugging them in overnight. Without structured policies and up to date technology, organizations often end up facing degradation in battery performance, or even battery/device failure, outcomes which are all completely avoidable. Here are five of the most common battery fleet management mistakes, and how to prevent them.
Mistake 1: Relying Solely on Built-In OS Tools
Windows, macOS, and mobile operating systems offer only basic battery diagnostic and monitoring tools. These tools limit what a user can do, often forcing them to choose between ease of use/practicality and optimal battery protection, and therefore battery longevity. Additionally, many OS based systems stop working when the device is off or hibernating.
Mistake 2: Ignoring Charging Best Practices
Without employing good charging habits, users will begin to see their device batteries degrade faster. Many users and teams still charge devices to 100%, either overnight or when working at their desks. Such practices like charging up to 100% or worse, maintaining that 100% state of charge (SOC) while using the device, greatly shortens battery life. While some newer devices have begun implementing software based protections, many of these are only for phones or need to be enabled by the user (in the case of select laptops this is often via hard to navigate or obscure settings menus). On the other hand, Lithium-IQ provides physical-layer control, independent of user behavior or OS limitations, providing the easiest and most flexible solution to smart charging.
Mistake 3: Overlooking the Security Risks of Charging
USB cables can be more than power lines — they can become data-exfiltration vectors. Using unprotected cables and chargers, in shared environments or public spaces exposes endpoints to risk. Lithium-IQ’s air-gapped input and output ports completely block unauthorized data transmission, giving your IT department peace of mind.
Mistake 4: Underestimating the Cost of Battery Replacement
Frequent battery swaps add up—not just in hardware cost but also in labor, downtime, and disposal. By extending battery life to 5-6 years, Lithium-IQ minimizes replacement cycles and reduces e-waste, also helping meet sustainability targets. From charge cycles to temperature control, the most minor missteps can lead to early battery degradation, performance loss, and costly downtime. If your business relies on laptops, smartphones or tablets, avoiding these five common mistakes is the key to long-term battery health and maximum battery lifespan.