Description
Lightning GPS OBD GPS Tracker
Real-Time GPS Tracking. Plug-in Car Tracker. Zero Hassle Installation
Need a reliable way to monitor personal or business vehicles without a complicated install? The Lightning GPS Plug-In Car Tracker offers the consistency of hardwired GPS tracking devices, with the convenience of plug-and-play installation. Just insert the tracker into your vehicle's OBD II port, and you're live in seconds.
Whether you're managing fleet vehicles, monitoring teen drivers, or protecting valuable assets, this compact GPS tracking unit delivers the real-time location data and performance insights you need.
Why Choose the Lightning OBD Plug-In Tracker
- Easy Plug & Play Installation: No wires, no tools, just plug into your car’s OBD-II port (standard on all U.S. vehicles since 1996) and start tracking.
- Advanced GPS Tracking: Get real-time updates every 60 seconds by default (with faster updates available) to monitor your vehicle’s location, driving behavior, trip history, and more.
- Instant Alerts & Push Notifications: Stay informed with customizable instant alerts via email or text message. Get notified when your vehicle enters or leaves a location, exceeds a speed limit, or shows signs of erratic driving.
- Mobile App for iOS & Android Devices: Track on the go with the Lightning GPS app. Monitor vehicles from your phone with a secure connection, no matter where you are.
- Data Secure, SIM Card Included: Your data is protected with industry-standard encryption. Each tracker includes a pre-installed SIM card, so you're ready to go out of the box.
- Detailed Trip History: Review up to 90 days of travel history, perfect for fleet management, mileage tracking, and identifying patterns of driver behavior.
- Powered by Your Vehicle, No Charging Needed: Because it draws power directly from your car battery via the OBD port, there's no need to worry about battery life or recharging.
Ideal for Business & Personal Use
- Fleet Management: Business owners can easily monitor multiple business vehicles, ensure on-time service, and reduce fuel waste with insights into driving habits and time spent at job sites.
- Track Non-Powered Assets: Use with construction equipment, trailers, and other unpowered equipment, just plug it in when the asset is in use, or combine it with an adapter for additional versatility.
- Teen Driver Safety: Concerned about a new driver? Get peace of mind with real-time tracking and behavior alerts.
- Asset Tracking & Security: Know where your assets and vehicles are, at all times. Helps prevent theft and unauthorized use.
What Makes Lightning OBD GPS Different
- No hidden fees or confusing plans, just one clear monthly subscription
- Flexible: Cancel anytime
- Supports bulk orders, perfect for small or large fleet vehicles
- Includes tamper detection to alert you if someone tries to remove or disable the device
- View location in Google Maps or satellite view
- Fully compatible with iOS, Android, and any web browser
Common Use Cases
- Monitor business fleets or service vehicles
- Protect personal vehicles or company cars
- Track travel routes, fuel levels (varies by vehicle), and time on-site
- Improve driver accountability and route efficiency
- Safeguard against unauthorized trips or vehicle misuse
Service Plan
Basic
$22.95/month
Billed Monthly
- 15 Days of Tracking History
- 5 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 100/mo Text Alerts
- 1 User Login
- 2 min Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Plus
$28.95/month
Billed Monthly
- 90 Days of Tracking History
- 60 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 250/mo Text Alerts
- 4 Users Login
- up to 30s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Premium
$34.95/month
Billed Monthly
- 400 Days of Tracking History
- Unlimited Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- Unlimited Text Alerts
- Unlimited User Login
- up to 5s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Basic
$19.95/month
Billed $59.85 Quarterly
- 15 Days of Tracking History
- 5 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 100/mo Text Alerts
- 1 User Login
- 2 min Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Plus
$24.95/month
Billed $74.85 Quarterly
- 90 Days of Tracking History
- 60 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 250/mo Text Alerts
- 4 Users Login
- up to 30s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Premium
$29.95/month
Billed $89.85 Quarterly
- 400 Days of Tracking History
- Unlimited Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- Unlimited Text Alerts
- Unlimited User Login
- up to 5s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Basic
$14.95/month
Billed $179.40 Annually
- 15 Days of Tracking History
- 5 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 100/mo Text Alerts
- 1 User Login
- 2 min Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Plus
$18.95/month
Billed $227.40 Annually
- 90 Days of Tracking History
- 60 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 250/mo Text Alerts
- 4 Users Login
- up to 30s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Premium
$22.95/month
Billed $275.40 Annually
- 400 Days of Tracking History
- Unlimited Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- Unlimited Text Alerts
- Unlimited User Login
- up to 5s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Basic
$9.65/month
- 15 Days of Tracking History
- 5 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 100/mo Text Alerts
- 1 User Login
- 2 min Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Plus
$13.65/month
- 90 Days of Tracking History
- 60 Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- 250/mo Text Alerts
- 4 Users Login
- up to 30s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Premium
$17.65/month
- 400 Days of Tracking History
- Unlimited Geofences
- Unlimited Email & App Alerts
- Unlimited Text Alerts
- Unlimited User Login
- up to 5s Location Updates
- Max Speed Alerts
- Geofence Alerts
- Low Battery Alerts
- Curfew Alerts
- Trip Reports
- Battery Health Report*
- Dark Mode
- Location Heatmaps
- Driving Safety Report
- SOS Panic Button*
- Speed Limit Alerts
- Data Export
Purchase of this GPS tracker requires the selection of one of the above service plans. Your service plan includes the cellular service and cloud software required for use.
After checkout you will be able to choose your preferred service plan. If you do not make a selection you will be enrolled in our default quarterly basic plan.
This GPS tracker ships activated for immediate use. Just power up and you are ready to start tracking. Billing begins 7 days after purchase.
* Some features are dependant on hardware selection.
Specifications
In The Box:
LGPS Plug-In Fleet Tracking Device
Quick Start Guide
SIM card included and pre-installed
Dimensions: 2.4” x 1.8” x 1.1”
Power: Plug-in for power
Transmission: 4G Cellular Coverage Across North America
Storage: Cloud Web Server
Service: Plans as low as $17.99
Please refer to your vehicle's owner's manual to locate its OBD2 port.
Our GPS Units ship configured to track in 1 minute intervals. We will happily modify your tracking interval at any time after purchase. Please email support@lightninggps.com with your request.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 2.4" x 1.8" x 1.1"
Weight: 34 grams
Body Material: ABS plastic
IP Rating: IP50
Power Supply
Voltage: 8-28V DC
Power: 60mA (Active) 0.5mA (Sleep)
Operating Environment
Temperature: -30ºC to 70ºC
Humidity: 5 to 95%
Cellular
Modem: Cat M1
TCP/IP over PPP
Antenna: Internal
Cell Provider: AT&T
GPS
Antenna: Internal
Receiver Type: 72 channels
Position Accuracy: Autonomous<2.5M
Sensitivity: -165dBm
Navigation update: 1 second
Time to First Fix (TTFF): Hot Start <1 second
Time to First Fix (TTFF): Aided start <1 second
Time to First Fix (TTFF): Cold start 27 seconds
CPU
Static RAM: 32KB
I/O
Digital Input: No
Digital Output: No
USB: Configuration
Carrier/Regulatory Approvals
AT&T, FCC, PTCRB, RoHS Compliant
28 Reviews
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5 Does what is needed
Posted by Christopher R on Sep 18th 2023
Works great and the GPS is wonderful, updates are accurate and it's also easy to download a list of reports. Would recommend it to anyone who tracks mileage for company and taxes.
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5 Good Simple GPS
Posted by Ryan H on Aug 13th 2023
Perfect GPS for small businesses.
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5 Great tracker
Posted by Amazon Customer on Jun 16th 2023
I love how easy it is to use the app and track my fleet of cars! Would recommend it to anyone looking for straightforward tracking automation!
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5 Very easy to install and the app is very detailed
Posted by Amazon Customer on Apr 27th 2023
I loved that it was so easy to install. I love that it is constantly charged by the vehicle. We use this in our work trucks. The app is very detailed.
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5 Why use anything else
Posted by Impressed Dad on Mar 9th 2023
This is so easy. The car powers it through that weird plug every car has (called an OBD, I learned). My kid doesn't even know it's there ;)
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5 So Satisfied
Posted by Helen W. on Oct 4th 2022
This is just what i needed. Thanks
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5 For company cars
Posted by Jaque T. on Sep 11th 2022
Plug them in in a second. This is how to keep track of company cars!
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4 Snaps right in
Posted by Tonya H. on Nov 7th 2021
Incredibly easy installation. Still figuring out the reports, but current location data was instantly available on map.
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5 Eases my mind
Posted by Misty L. on Dec 13th 2019
I recommend this for anyone handing the keys over to a teenager!