“How long will it last?” is one of the first things people ask before fitting a tracker. It is a sensible question, and the honest answer depends on the type of tracker and how it is powered. Here is the plain version.
Hardwired trackers run off the vehicle
A hardwired tracker is wired directly into your vehicle’s electrical system, so it draws power from the car. There is no separate battery for you to charge or replace, and no countdown to worry about. As long as the vehicle is looked after, the tracker keeps doing its job.
That is how Standard, Secure, and Elite are fitted. A trained installer conceals the unit and wires it in, so it stays put and stays powered. For most owners this is set-and-forget protection that lasts the life of the vehicle. If you want the detail on fitting, read how car trackers are installed.
Battery-powered trackers depend on usage
Battery-powered units are a different story, and this is where the honest bit comes in. Scorpion Go is battery-powered, which is exactly what you want for vehicles without permanent power, trailers, or classic cars kept off the grid. But a battery is a battery, and how long it lasts between charges depends on the device and how often the vehicle moves.
We are not going to quote you a magic number, because it would not be honest. A tracker on a car that moves every day behaves differently from one on a classic that sits in storage for months. What we do is set it up to match how you actually use the vehicle, so you are not caught out. If you are choosing between power types, read hardwired vs battery vs OBD trackers.
Why OBD dongles are a weak point
Self-fit OBD dongles plug into the OBD port and draw power there, so in theory they last as long as they are plugged in. The problem is not their lifespan, it is that they sit in an obvious spot and can be unplugged in seconds. A tracker that is easy to remove does not last long once a thief is in the car. Longevity is not much use without concealment.
Built to keep working, backed by monitoring
Here is the part that matters more than any battery figure. A tracker lasting for years only protects you if someone is watching it. Every ScorpionTrack tier is monitored 24/7 from our Secure Operating Center. When your vehicle moves without authorization, we contact you. You do not have to check an app or notice a dead battery to stay protected, and that response is the same on day one as it is years later.
There is also the pedigree behind the hardware. ScorpionTrack is engineered in Britain and has been in vehicle security since 1973, so the kit is built to keep working, not to fail the moment the warranty ends. Every tier is insurance approved.
The takeaway
Hardwired trackers run off the vehicle and are built to last its lifetime. Battery-powered units like Scorpion Go last as long as the usage allows, and we set them up around how you drive. Either way, the protection that counts is the 24/7 monitoring behind them, because we contact you when the vehicle moves and prevention beats recovery. Compare the tiers on the products page and pick the one that fits your vehicle.