diff --git a/modules/battery.c b/modules/battery.c
index 6d6c52b..6564af0 100644
--- a/modules/battery.c
+++ b/modules/battery.c
@@ -332,9 +332,17 @@ battery_new(const char *battery, struct particle *label, int poll_interval_secs)
     m->label = label;
     m->poll_interval = poll_interval_secs;
     m->battery = strdup(battery);
+
     m->manufacturer = NULL;
     m->model = NULL;
 
+    m->energy_full_design = 0;
+    m->energy_full = 0;
+    m->state = STATE_DISCHARGING;
+    m->capacity = 0;
+    m->energy = 0;
+    m->power = 0;
+
     struct module *mod = module_common_new();
     mod->private = m;
     mod->run = &run;