diff --git a/plugins/battery/battery.plugin.zsh b/plugins/battery/battery.plugin.zsh
index 99dee656b..755ec8d64 100644
--- a/plugins/battery/battery.plugin.zsh
+++ b/plugins/battery/battery.plugin.zsh
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ function battery_level_gauge() {
   local filled_symbol=${BATTERY_GAUGE_FILLED_SYMBOL:-'▶'}
   local empty_symbol=${BATTERY_GAUGE_EMPTY_SYMBOL:-'▷'}
   local charging_color=${BATTERY_CHARGING_COLOR:-$color_yellow}
-  local charging_symbol=${BATTERY_CHARGING_SYMBOL:-'%{%G⚡%}'}
+  local charging_symbol=${BATTERY_CHARGING_SYMBOL:-'⚡'}
 
   local battery_remaining_percentage=$(battery_pct)
   local filled empty gauge_color