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Best GPS trackers for battery life

Trackers ranked specifically on how long they last between charges, the spec owners most often regret skimping on.
Last updated 20 June 2026.

  1. 1

    Kippy EVO

    The battery champion, lasting up to around 15 days between charges, with the best activity timeline on test. The trade-offs are a slightly larger unit and more limited UK support than Tractive or PitPat.

    Best for: Owners who hate frequent charging and want detailed activity data · From £69.99 · Battery life: 9.5/10

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    7.88 / 10
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    Pawfit 3s

    Pawfit's smartest model, with up to 30-day battery via LTE-M, IP68 waterproofing to 9.8ft, wifi tracking and remote voice recall. A genuine all-rounder that challenges Tractive on everything except live-update speed.

    Best for: Owners wanting long battery and rugged waterproofing · From £49.00 · Battery life: 9.0/10

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    8.48 / 10
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    Tractive GPS DOG XL

    The big-dog, long-battery version of Tractive, lasting up to a month between charges. Same market-leading tracking and app, in a larger body suited to medium and large breeds. Subscription mandatory as ever.

    Best for: Larger dogs where long battery life matters · From £59.00 · Battery life: 9.0/10

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    8.43 / 10
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    PitPat GPS

    The no-subscription pick, and the long-term value winner. Pay once and there are no monthly fees, with strong activity tracking built in free. On-demand rather than constant live tracking, and dog-focused rather than cat-friendly.

    Best for: Dog owners who want to avoid monthly fees · From £169.00 · Battery life: 7.5/10

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    8.3 / 10
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    Tractive GPS DOG 6

    The all-rounder to beat. Fastest live updates, multi-network coverage that holds up in weak-signal areas, and full health monitoring. The subscription is mandatory and the device is useless without it, which is the main thing to weigh.

    Best for: Owners who want the best live tracking and will accept a monthly fee · From £49.00 · Battery life: 7.0/10

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    8.13 / 10

Ranked by battery life score, our weighted total shown on the right. See the full gps trackers ranking