How to View Battery Charge History in macOS 13

Apple's macOS 13 Ventura includes built-in battery metrics that allow MacBook users to track their power consumption and charging habits over time. This guide provides a direct walkthrough on how to locate and interpret the battery charge history graphs in macOS 13 to help you monitor your device's energy usage and battery performance.

Steps to Access Battery History Graphs

  1. Click on the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down the left sidebar and click on Battery.

Once you select Battery, the main panel displays your device's energy usage data through interactive graphs.

Understanding the Charge History Graphs

macOS 13 categorizes battery information into two main timeframes:

  • Last 24 Hours: Displays your battery level and screen-on usage for the previous 24 hours. The green bars indicate periods when the MacBook was charging, while the line graph shows the percentage level dropping during use.
  • Last 10 Days: Shows average daily battery levels and energy consumption over the past week and a half, helping you identify long-term patterns.

Key Data Displayed

  • Battery Level: A line graph showing the discharge and recharge cycles of the battery. A green lightning bolt icon appears beneath the graph to mark exact periods when the device was connected to power.
  • Screen On Usage: A bar chart located directly beneath the battery level chart that shows how many hours and minutes the display was active during specific intervals.
  • Battery Health: Below the graphs, you can view the general health status of your battery (such as "Normal") and check whether features like "Optimized Battery Charging" are enabled to prolong the lifespan of your hardware.