Check the battery widget on your iPad
Open Control Center and look for the Apple Pencil battery level
Look for the charging indicator next to Apple Pencil in the battery widget
On Apple Pencil Pro, check the battery level in the battery widget
On Apple Pencil USB-C, check the battery level in the battery widget
On Apple Pencil 1st generation, confirm it is plugged into the iPad or charging adapter
On Apple Pencil 2nd generation, confirm it is attached magnetically to the iPad
On Apple Pencil USB-C, confirm it is connected with a USB-C cable
Wait a few minutes and see if the battery percentage increases
Check for a lightning bolt or charging icon in the battery display
Verify the Apple Pencil appears in Bluetooth settings with a battery percentage
Use the Apple Pencil after a short charge to confirm it has power