How to Use the Battery Chart Card in ClickUp

The Battery chart card in ClickUp lets you visualize progress and workload at a glance so you can monitor how work is moving across your Workspace. This guide walks you through what the Battery chart does, how to add it to a Dashboard, and how to customize its settings for your team.

The instructions below are based on the official product documentation for the Battery chart card, available on the ClickUp Help Center.

What the Battery Chart in ClickUp Shows

The Battery chart card is a Dashboard widget designed to give you a quick visual summary of progress. It displays a single bar that fills up according to the criteria you set.

You can configure the card to measure one of three main concepts:

Tasks: Show what percentage of tasks meet your chosen criteria.
Subtasks: Focus only on progress for subtasks in the selected locations.
Time tracked: Compare logged time against time estimates or other conditions.

This makes the card ideal for understanding how close a team, project, or folder is to completion without digging into every individual item.

How to Add a Battery Chart Card in ClickUp

Follow these steps to add a Battery chart to a Dashboard in ClickUp:

Open the Dashboard where you want to add the card.
Click the option to add a new card (usually labeled Add card or similar).
In the card selection menu, look for the section that includes progress or reporting widgets.
Choose the Battery chart card type.
Confirm to create the card, then move on to configuring it using the settings described below.

Once created, you can drag the card to reposition it on the Dashboard and resize it to match your reporting layout.

Configure Data Sources for the ClickUp Battery Chart

After adding the card, configure what data it should read within ClickUp. This tells the Battery chart which tasks or subtasks to measure.

Select Locations in ClickUp

First, decide where the Battery chart will pull its data from:

Choose one or more Spaces, Folders, or Lists.
Include or exclude specific locations to narrow your focus.
Use this to target a single team, client, or project area.

The Battery chart will only measure items stored in the locations you select.

Choose the Item Type to Measure in ClickUp

Next, pick what you want the Battery chart to track:

Tasks only if you do not want subtasks to affect the chart.
Subtasks only if your team relies heavily on detailed breakdowns.
Both tasks and subtasks if you want a complete combined view.

This choice affects both the numerator (what counts as completed or matching) and the denominator (the total number of items considered).

Set the Measurement Type for the ClickUp Battery Chart

The Battery chart card supports multiple measurement modes so you can align it with how your team evaluates progress.

Measure by Task Status

Use this option when you want to see how many items are in particular statuses.

Typical uses include:

Showing the percentage of tasks in a Done or Complete status.
Highlighting work stuck in In Progress or Review.
Tracking the share of tasks that have not yet been started.

When configuring the card, choose the statuses that should count toward the filled portion of the Battery bar.

Measure by Task Count

This mode focuses on the raw number of tasks or subtasks that match your filters. Examples include:

What percentage of all selected tasks meet your chosen criteria.
How many tasks in a Sprint meet a specific custom field value.
How much of a backlog has been triaged into active Lists.

The Battery chart will automatically calculate a percentage based on the count of matching items versus the total items included.

Measure by Time Tracked in ClickUp

Use time-based measurement when your team logs time or uses estimates:

Compare time tracked against time estimated.
See how much of a project’s estimated hours have already been used.
Monitor over- or under-utilization across selected tasks.

Configure the card to define whether the percentage is based on total tracked time, a comparison to estimates, or a combination of both.

Apply Filters to Refine the ClickUp Battery Chart

Filters help you focus the Battery chart on exactly what matters most in ClickUp.

Common filter types include:

Assignee: Show only tasks assigned to specific people or teams.
Priority: Limit the chart to critical work or high-priority tasks.
Tags: Focus on tasks marked for certain initiatives or clients.
Custom fields: Use your own data, such as Sprint, Region, or Department.
Date ranges: Restrict the chart to tasks within a certain time window.

Combine filters to build a very targeted view, such as high-priority tasks assigned to a particular team member within this week.

Customize Display Settings in the ClickUp Battery Chart

Once the data is set up, you can fine-tune how the Battery chart looks and behaves in ClickUp.

Change the Battery Thresholds and Colors

Customize how the Battery bar visually communicates progress:

Set thresholds that define low, medium, and high completion levels.
Adjust colors so each threshold stands out clearly on your Dashboard.
Align colors with your team’s existing color-coding conventions.

This makes it easier for viewers to quickly understand whether the Battery value is acceptable or needs attention.

Show or Hide Percent Labels

Decide how much detail appears on the chart:

Enable percentage labels for precise values.
Hide labels if you prefer a cleaner, more visual-only Dashboard.

You can also decide if additional context, such as total item counts or time values, should be displayed alongside the Battery bar.

Use Cases for the ClickUp Battery Chart

The Battery chart card can support a variety of reporting scenarios in ClickUp Dashboards. Here are a few practical examples:

Sprint progress: Show what percentage of tasks in the current Sprint are completed.
Team workload: Track how much of the estimated time has already been logged by a specific team.
Project health: Measure the share of project tasks that have reached a finished status.
Operations monitoring: Visualize how many support tickets or operational items are resolved.

By placing several Battery chart cards on a single Dashboard, you can compare different teams, projects, or time ranges side by side.

Tips for Managing Dashboards with ClickUp Battery Charts

To get the most value from the Battery chart card in ClickUp, keep these best practices in mind:

Use clear, descriptive card names so viewers know what each chart is measuring.
Standardize statuses and custom fields across Spaces so charts remain consistent.
Review filters regularly to ensure they still reflect your current workflows.
Share Dashboards with stakeholders who need quick visibility into progress.

If you need broader help with Workspace setup, process design, or scaling reporting, you can also consult external experts such as Consultevo for strategic guidance.

Next Steps

Now that you know how the Battery chart card works in ClickUp, add one to your Dashboard and configure it around a single project or team. Experiment with different measurement modes, filters, and color thresholds until the chart clearly communicates the signal you need at a glance.

For the most up-to-date reference, examples, and UI details, always review the official documentation on the Battery chart card help page.

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