Varta B18 · Car battery 12V 44Ah 440A

Varta B18 Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) 44Ah 440A 12V Car Battery

The Varta B18 car battery is the 12 V, 44 Ah and 440 A cold cranking (EN) model from Varta's Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) range, designed for cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. Measuring 207 × 175 × 175 mm and with the positive terminal on the right, it is the direct replacement for cars fitted from the factory with a 44 Ah battery in this format.

In short: the Varta B18 (44 Ah, 440 A, 207 × 175 × 175 mm, positive terminal on the right). It is a conventional battery for cars without Start-Stop: if yours has Start-Stop, it needs an EFB or AGM battery of the same size. Verified equivalent alternatives: Tudor TB442 and Exide EB442.

• Reliable cold starting thanks to its high cranking current.
• Direct replacement for the original battery in cars without Start-Stop.
• Maintenance-free lead-acid technology: no need to top up with water.
• Long service life with normal use and a charging system in good order.

Vehicles compatible with the Varta B18 battery

This battery is listed as compatible with more than 290 vehicles from manufacturers such as Ford, Renault, Opel, Vauxhall, Nissan and Westfield. If you are looking for a battery for Ford or Renault with these dimensions, the B18 is one of the usual replacement references. Added to that list are models from Volkswagen, Suzuki, Lotus, Rover, Chevrolet, Seat, Fiat and Citroën. It covers 6 original equipment references, one of the widest coverages in its format. Not sure whether it is the right one for your car? Check in seconds by entering your registration number in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta B18

The Varta B18 is made in the 207 × 175 × 175 mm format and weighs 11,5 kg. The positive terminal on the right determines which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes the most purchasing mistakes, so it is worth checking before ordering. It uses a B13 hold-down and terminal 1, the system that secures it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal positions before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

The Varta B18 and the Dynamic SLI range

The Dynamic SLI is Varta's entry range for vehicles with traditional starting (without Start-Stop), bringing what used to be the Blue, Silver and Black Dynamic series together under a single name by technology. Its lead-calcium construction with optimised separators prioritises punchy starting and a long life with no maintenance.

It covers the vast majority of conventional petrol and diesel cars on the European market. It is the sensible choice when you want German manufacturing quality without paying the premium for AGM or EFB technology that the vehicle does not need.

Compared with an EFB or AGM Start-Stop battery, this range prioritises a contained cost and punchy starting in conventional cars. With proper care — avoiding deep discharges and checking the alternator — a battery in this series delivers several years of trouble-free service. This battery used to belong to Varta's Blue Dynamic, Silver Dynamic or Black Dynamic range; following the brand's commercial renaming (2025), it forms part of the new Dynamic SLI series.

Why choose a Varta battery

A good share of the vehicles on Europe's roads left the factory with a Varta fitted: the brand has spent decades supplying the assembly lines of the leading automotive groups. Fitting a Varta is, in practice, giving the vehicle back the battery its manufacturer intended.

Varta combines more than a century of experience with Clarios's industrial production: it is the battery many manufacturers choose as standard and one of the most recommended by workshops. Like every lead-acid battery, it is 100% recyclable.

Varta's production combines automated lines with verification of more than 100 parameters per unit; that traceability is what underpins its reputation for reliable starting throughout the battery's life.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta B18 battery comes with the official manufacturer warranty.

Care and maintenance

To get the most out of it, keep the alternator in good order and avoid leaving lights or accessories on with the engine switched off. Repeated very short journeys are its main enemy: they stop the battery from recharging fully and shorten its life. If the car is going to stand unused for weeks, it is worth disconnecting a terminal or using a trickle charger so it does not discharge below the safe threshold. Checking that the terminals are clean and properly tightened also helps ensure reliable starting.