diff --git a/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino b/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino
index b812a36..ace5c96 100644
--- a/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino
+++ b/firmware/esp32/overland-controller/overland-controller.ino
@@ -4279,7 +4279,9 @@ void loop() {
 
     maintainStaWifi();
 
-    updateBms();
+    if (millis() > 30000) {
+        updateBms();
+    }
 
 #if DASHBOARD_UART_ENABLED
     pollDashboardUart();