Hi Ray,Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Shark FlexBreeze Fan. We're sorry to hear that the battery life hasn’t met your expectations and that you’re finding it needs to be connected to a power source constantly.We understand how important it is for portable fans to offer reliable runtime, especially for your comfort on-the-go. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with our product team for consideration in future designs.If you'd like assistance with your current unit or to explore other options better suited to your needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 1-855-427-5127—we’re here to help.Kind regards,Shark Clean