diff --git a/applets/batterymonitor/package/contents/ui/batterymonitor.qml b/applets/batterymonitor/package/contents/ui/batterymonitor.qml
--- a/applets/batterymonitor/package/contents/ui/batterymonitor.qml
+++ b/applets/batterymonitor/package/contents/ui/batterymonitor.qml
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@
         if (pmSource.data["AC Adapter"] && pmSource.data["AC Adapter"]["Plugged in"]) {
             if (pmSource.data.Battery.State === "NoCharge") {
                 return i18n("Battery at %1%, not Charging", pmSource.data.Battery.Percent)
+            } else {
+                return i18n("Battery charging, currently at %1%", pmSource.data.Battery.Percent)
             }
         } else {
             return i18n("Battery at %1%", pmSource.data.Battery.Percent);