diff --git a/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_ps5.c b/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_ps5.c
index 5989eb930..2549c2afd 100644
--- a/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_ps5.c
+++ b/src/joystick/hidapi/SDL_hidapi_ps5.c
@@ -961,7 +961,10 @@ HIDAPI_DriverPS5_HandleStatePacket(SDL_Joystick *joystick, SDL_hid_device *dev,
     axis = ((int)packet->ucRightJoystickY * 257) - 32768;
     SDL_PrivateJoystickAxis(joystick, SDL_CONTROLLER_AXIS_RIGHTY, axis);
 
-    if (packet->ucBatteryLevel & 0x10) {
+    /* A check of packet->ucBatteryLevel & 0x10 should work as a check for BT vs USB but doesn't
+     * seem to always work. Possibly related to being 100% charged?
+     */
+    if (!ctx->is_bluetooth) {
         /* 0x20 set means fully charged */
         SDL_PrivateJoystickBatteryLevel(joystick, SDL_JOYSTICK_POWER_WIRED);
     } else {