Car Battery Replacement by Car Brand
A battery service for any car does not mean every car is the same job. A Land Cruiser needs a heavy-duty battery, a BMW needs the new battery registered, a Range Rover has an auxiliary battery, and a BYD may use a lithium 12V. Find your brand to see what it needs, the battery each common model takes and the fitted price in Dubai.
Japanese cars
Mostly JIS batteries under the bonnet. Large heavy-duty sizes on Land Cruiser, Patrol and LX; hybrids add a separate 12V auxiliary battery.
- Toyota battery replacement
Land Cruiser and Hilux take heavy-duty JIS sizes; hybrids carry a separate 12V auxiliary battery.
- Nissan battery replacement
Patrol needs a large heavy-duty battery; Sunny and Altima take small JIS sizes.
- Lexus battery replacement
LX/GX take large JIS sizes; ES and RX hybrids use a 12V auxiliary with set jump points.
- Infiniti battery replacement
QX80 shares the Patrol platform and a similar large battery.
- Mitsubishi battery replacement
Pajero and L200 fleet use; Outlander PHEV has a 12V auxiliary battery.
- Honda battery replacement
Small JIS sizes on most models; some newer models monitor the battery with a terminal sensor.
- Mazda battery replacement
i-stop models need the specified EFB or AGM battery, not a standard one.
- Suzuki battery replacement
Small JIS sizes; Jimny off-road use and accessories need the right battery.
- Subaru battery replacement
Boxer engine-bay layout; mid-size JIS batteries.
- Isuzu battery replacement
D-Max fleets; trucks run 24V from two 12V batteries replaced as a pair.
Korean cars
Straightforward JIS fitting on most models, but Idle Stop and Go trims need EFB or AGM, and some hybrids use a lithium 12V with a reset button.
- Hyundai battery replacement
ISG start-stop needs EFB/AGM; some hybrids use a lithium 12V with a reset button.
- KIA battery replacement
Like Hyundai: ISG needs EFB/AGM; Niro hybrid has a lithium 12V with reset.
- Genesis battery replacement
Battery often in the boot on larger models; AGM.
German cars
AGM batteries, often in the boot, and the new battery has to be registered or coded to the car with diagnostics.
- BMW battery replacement
Battery registration after every replacement; battery usually in the boot.
- Mercedes battery replacement
Main AGM plus an auxiliary battery on many models; boot or under-floor locations.
- Audi battery replacement
Battery coding through diagnostics; boot location on larger models.
- Volkswagen battery replacement
Battery coding via diagnostics; EFB or AGM on start-stop models.
- Porsche battery replacement
AGM or optional lithium; conditioning matters when cars sit through summer.
- Mini Cooper battery replacement
BMW-style battery registration after replacement.
British cars
Auxiliary batteries and a Battery Monitoring System that needs resetting; these cars drain quickly when parked for weeks.
- Land Rover battery replacement
Auxiliary battery on many models; BMS reset; drains during long parking.
- Range Rover battery replacement
Large AGM main and auxiliary batteries; BMS reset; under-floor access on some models.
- Jaguar battery replacement
Auxiliary battery and BMS as on Land Rover; often boot-mounted.
- Bentley battery replacement
High parked load; conditioning during summer storage.
- Rolls Royce battery replacement
BMW Group systems: registration after replacement; boot location.
- Aston Martin battery replacement
Rarely driven daily; maintainer use prevents most failures.
- McLaren battery replacement
Lightweight batteries with little reserve; maintainer essential.
American cars
Large batteries for V8 SUVs and pick-ups, AGM on newer trims, BMS resets on Ford and boot-mounted batteries on Charger and 300.
- Ford battery replacement
Large batteries on Expedition and F-150; BMS reset on start-stop models.
- Chevrolet battery replacement
Tahoe/Silverado large batteries; AGM on newer trims.
- GMC battery replacement
Shares Tahoe/Silverado platforms; large batteries.
- Cadillac battery replacement
Escalade large AGM; heavy electrical load.
- Lincoln battery replacement
Ford hardware; BMS reset after replacement.
- Jeep battery replacement
Auxiliary battery for stop-start (ESS) faults.
- Dodge battery replacement
Charger/Challenger battery in the boot; jump posts under the bonnet.
- Chrysler battery replacement
300 battery in the boot like the Charger.
Chinese cars
Young fleets now replacing first batteries outside the dealer. Match EFB or AGM on start-stop trims; BYD uses LiFePO4 12V batteries on several models.
- MG battery replacement
Fast-growing fleet; start-stop trims need EFB; thinner dealer network.
- Geely battery replacement
Young fleet replacing first batteries; EFB/AGM on start-stop trims.
- Changan battery replacement
Popular with fleets; dealer parts can be slow; match start-stop specs.
- Jetour battery replacement
Young SUV fleet; match the specified type on start-stop trims.
- Omoda battery replacement
Chery-group crossovers; E5 is electric with a separate 12V battery.
- Jaecoo battery replacement
Chery-group SUVs; recent arrivals; match the specified battery.
- BYD battery replacement
12V LiFePO4 on several models; replacement differs from lead-acid.
Other European cars
Start-stop systems that need EFB or AGM, support batteries on Volvo, and boot-mounted batteries on several Italian models.
- Volvo battery replacement
Main and support battery on start-stop XC models.
- Peugeot battery replacement
Stop & Start needs EFB/AGM; diagnostics may be needed after replacement.
- Renault battery replacement
Duster/Koleos common; EFB on start-stop models.
- Skoda battery replacement
VW Group battery coding.
- Seat battery replacement
VW Group battery coding.
- Fiat battery replacement
Small batteries; EFB on start-stop versions.
- Alfa Romeo battery replacement
Giulia battery in the boot.
- Maserati battery replacement
Boot-mounted batteries; summer storage drain.
- Ferrari battery replacement
Lightweight batteries; maintainer use essential.
- Lamborghini battery replacement
Lightweight batteries on supercars; Urus uses VW Group SUV hardware.
- Bugatti battery replacement
Specialist parts; testing and maintenance charging.
Electric cars
A low-voltage battery runs the car’s electronics. It is a separate part from the high-voltage drive battery.
- Tesla battery replacement
12V lead-acid on older cars, low-voltage lithium on newer ones; never the HV pack.
Not sure what your car needs?
Send the make, model, year and a photo of the current battery label, or see the car battery size chart. For any car brand not listed, we still replace the battery at your location in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.