How to Generate a Battery Report on Windows 10 and 11
Whether you’re still using Windows 10 or have upgraded to Windows 11, generating a Windows battery report is an easy way to monitor your laptop’s battery health and performance over time.
Batteries are the lifeblood of our portable devices, but they naturally degrade with use. Fortunately, Windows includes a built-in battery report feature that shows you detailed information about your battery’s usage history, current capacity, and estimated lifespan. With just one quick command, you can learn whether your battery is still going strong—or if it’s time to start planning for a replacement.
What the Battery Report Shows
The report is saved as an HTML file and includes key data such as:
- Battery usage details: Tracks how your battery has been used over the last few days.
- Capacity history: Compares the original design capacity to its current full charge capacity.
- Life estimates: Predicts how long your battery should last based on past performance.
By reviewing this report regularly, you can catch signs of battery wear early and avoid surprises when performance starts to drop.
How to Generate a Battery Report in Windows 10
- Open Windows PowerShell as Administrator
- Right-click the Start icon and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).
- When prompted for permission to make changes, select Yes.
- Enter the Battery Report Command
- In the PowerShell window, type the following command and press Enter:
- powercfg /batteryreport /output “C:\battery-report.html”
his command generates a battery report and saves it as battery-report.html on your C drive.
- Open the Battery Report
- Open File Explorer and navigate to **C:**.
- Double-click battery-report.html to view it in your default web browser.
How to Generate a Battery Report in Windows 11
The process is nearly identical on Windows 11, though you’ll use Windows Terminal instead.
- Open Windows Terminal as Administrator
- Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
- Approve the permission prompt by clicking Yes.
- Run the Same Command
- PowerShell opens by default in Windows Terminal. Type the same command and press Enter:
- powercfg /batteryreport /output “C:\battery-report.html”
- View the Report
- Locate battery-report.html in your C drive and open it in any web browser.
Keeping Your Battery Healthy
Running a battery report every few months is a practical way to keep tabs on your battery’s condition. If you notice a significant drop in capacity or shorter runtime between charges, consider adjusting power settings, dimming the display, or replacing the battery if it’s nearing the end of its lifespan.
