Your Home Plus drive requires a LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery. Be sure to confirm that the battery you choose meets the following specifications.
Why don't we include batteries in our kits? TLDR: Tariffs
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Use these specs to purchase a compatible battery. This article has some links to examples of different capacity batteries that are compatible with your Home Plus drive. These are not meant to be recommendations, they're just here as a convenience if you choose to use them. Feel free to purchase from anywhere LiPo batteries are sold online or locally.
LiPo battery Battery Pack Specifications:
- 14.8 volt
- 4 cell (4S)
- 5000 mAh - this can be variable - the larger the number - the longer it will last on a single charge.
- 25c - this can be variable - but must be at least 25C
The battery needs to have these two connectors:
- JST-XHR-5P connects to the charger.
- XT60 (colors may vary) connects the battery to the drive.
Compatible batteries on Amazon.com:
- https://amzn.to/4per8v3 - this battery has a 3300mAh capacity - it should provide around up to 1 hour of play on a single charge.
- https://amzn.to/485ihpd - this battery has a 5000mAh capacity - it should provide up to 2 hours of play on a single charge.
- https://amzn.to/4pgnOj2- this is a two-pack of batteries, each with a 5200mAh capacity - Each should provide up to 2 hours of play on a single charge.
Motor run times are an estimation, your actual experience may vary.
The larger the mAh number is the longer the battery will last on a single charge. Larger capacity batteries are physically larger.
NOTICE: the products linked to may change without notice so be sure to confirm that the battery you choose meets the specifications for your Home Original Drive listed above.
BATTERY CHARGER
YOUR KIT WILL SHIP WITH A BATTERY CHARGER but if you need replace it or to purchase an additional charger, you can find a similar charger on Amazon using this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7XVSL9Y
There are also more sophisticated chargers available on Amazon or other places you may purchase if desired. For more help or advice on chargers please seek advice from a LiPo battery expert.
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May 15, 2025: Important Update from Meghan, SwiftPaws Founder & CEO
Hey Furiends!
I wanted to personally share an update with you—straight from me to you. Transparency has always been core to how we do things at SwiftPaws, and today I’m letting you know about an important change:
Here’s why:
As a company, we’ve always prided ourselves on manufacturing as much of our equipment here in the U.S. as possible. While we continue to manufacture and assemble here, certain accessories, like lithium-ion batteries, are a component that simply can’t be sourced domestically. Even U.S. battery brands import the cells from overseas to assemble into battery packs in the US. The recent tariff changes create a disproportionate cost burden for small brands like us — and batteries were already a costly part of the kit.
This puts a lot of pressure on small businesses like ours, so instead of increasing prices, we’ve decided to remove the battery from our kits and give you the freedom to pick the battery option that best fits your needs:
Kits still include your charger, LiPo safety bag, and all essential gear
We’ll provide clear guidance on which batteries are compatible, so you can find the one that works best for your pup’s playtime.
You get to pick what fits your needs best—If you want to, you can choose a larger battery for longer playtime or a smaller, more budget-friendly option.
I know it might feel like an extra step, but I genuinely believe it will give our customers more control and the chance to choose what’s right for you. And the best part? Many of you have already been sourcing your own batteries, and we’ve seen that you’re often paying less for the same (or even better) performance than we were able to offer.
At the end of the day, we’re doing this because we want to keep SwiftPaws affordable and flexible for our amazing community. Thank you so much for your continued support. It means the world to us, and we’re always here if you need help or have questions.