Which car battery does your car need? Standard, EFB or AGM

Standard starter batteries

A standard starter battery is the common type. It gives the big burst of power an engine needs to start, then the alternator recharges it. It suits most cars without start-stop. Our Standard Starter starts from R820 and Premium Starter from R1,050.

EFB batteries

EFB means enhanced flooded battery. It's built for cars with a basic start-stop system, where the engine switches off at traffic lights and restarts. It handles that repeated starting better than a standard battery. EFB starts from R1,520.

AGM batteries

AGM means absorbent glass mat. It copes with heavy electrical loads and repeated cycling, and it resists vibration. Many newer cars with start-stop, a lot of electronics or battery monitoring are fitted with AGM. AGM starts from R2,410.

If your car came with an AGM or EFB battery, replace it with the same type. A cheaper standard battery in a start-stop car can wear out much sooner.

High cycle, truck and motorcycle batteries

We also have High Cycle batteries from R2,580, Truck (Large) batteries from R2,620 and motorcycle batteries from R390. Warranties run from 12 to 24 months depending on the battery.

Deep cycle batteries

A deep cycle battery is built to be drained and recharged again and again, which is why it's used for solar and off-grid setups. A car doesn't need one. If you want one for another use, call us and ask what we have.

How to choose the right one

• Check what the car has now. The label on the battery names the type.
• Check the owner's manual if the label is worn.
• Does the car switch off at traffic lights? It has start-stop, so it likely needs EFB or AGM.
• Not sure the battery is the problem? Have it tested first.

Tell us the make, model and year of your car and we'll tell you which one it needs. See the full list on our car battery prices page, or have your current battery tested first.

Questions about battery types