diff --git a/board/nami/board.h b/board/nami/board.h
index fc21c74076..a10f549d1e 100644
--- a/board/nami/board.h
+++ b/board/nami/board.h
@@ -82,6 +82,7 @@
 #define CONFIG_BATTERY_DEVICE_CHEMISTRY "LION"
 #define CONFIG_BATTERY_SMART
 #define CONFIG_PWR_STATE_DISCHARGE_FULL
+#define CONFIG_BATTERY_REQUESTS_NIL_WHEN_DEAD
 
 /* Charger */
 #define CONFIG_CHARGE_MANAGER