Car battery Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A images
Specifications
| Brand | VARTA |
|---|---|
| Part number | E12 |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Capacity (C20) | 74Ah (c20) |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 680A |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Length | 278.00 mm |
| Width | 175.00 mm |
| Height | 190.00 mm |
Varta E12 12V 74Ah 680A is a ready-to-use passenger car battery, sealed and maintenance-free. Delivers the cranking amps the engine needs in cold weather and keeps stable voltage for modern car loads (ECU, sensors, climate control, infotainment).
Where it fits: the Varta E12 is one of our car batteries, belongs to our Varta batteries and by capacity it sits among our 74Ah batteries.
Mostly to Chrysler Voyager and Nissan Terrano (15 orders with the vehicle identified). Treat this as guidance, not confirmation: size and positive-terminal side depend on the exact version.
Rule it out if the car has Start-Stop, even if the dimensions match: conventional technology cannot take that cycling. And always keep at least the original Ah and A.
The Varta E12 car battery is the 12 V, 74 Ah model with 680 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) range, intended for cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. Its 278 × 175 × 190 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the left make it the exact replacement for the 74 Ah battery fitted as standard in many cars.
In short: the Varta E12 (74 Ah, 680 A, 278 × 175 × 190 mm, positive terminal on the left) is rated 5.00 out of 5 in 5 customer reviews. 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 TB741 and Exide EB741.
According to our database, the Varta E12 is fitted to more than 114 vehicles from brands such as Ford, UAZ, Dodge, Chevrolet, Jeep and Chrysler, among others. If you are after a battery for a Ford or UAZ in these dimensions, the E12 is one of the usual replacement references. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Hyundai, Cadillac, Toyota, LDV, Mahindra, Gac, Nissan and Plymouth, among other manufacturers. It covers 24 original equipment references, one of the widest coverages in its format. Not sure whether it is the one for your car? Check in seconds by entering your registration in our finder.
The Varta E12 is made in the 278 × 175 × 190 mm format and weighs 17,3 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes the most buying mistakes, so it is worth checking before you order. It uses a B13 hold-down and terminal 1, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. Before replacing it, measure the space your current battery occupies: if it matches on all three dimensions and on terminal position, the swap is direct and needs no adapters.
The Dynamic SLI range is Varta's conventional starter series for cars and vans without a Start-Stop system (identified by the blue label in Varta's new scheme; it replaces the former Blue, Black and Dynamic SLI). It uses lead-calcium technology with PowerFrame grids that reduce self-discharge and extend service life with no maintenance.
It is the balanced option in the catalogue: it covers most of Europe's conventional petrol and diesel fleet, with ample cranking power and an excellent performance-to-price ratio.
Compared with an EFB or AGM Start-Stop battery, this range puts the emphasis on a keen price and punchy starting in conventional cars. With proper care — avoiding deep discharges and checking the alternator — a battery from this series delivers several years of trouble-free service. This battery used to belong to Varta's Dynamic SLI, Dynamic SLI or Dynamic SLI range; following the brand's commercial renaming (2025), it forms part of the new Dynamic SLI series.
Choosing Varta means sticking with the reference the car manufacturer itself approved in the first place. Against own-brand batteries, the difference is not in the purchase price but in how many winters the battery lasts before leaving you stranded.
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 is Europe's leading maker of starter batteries: its production volume and quality controls guarantee consistent reliability batch after batch, something own-brand makes cannot always promise.
The Varta E12 battery comes with the official manufacturer warranty.
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 the terminal or using a trickle charger so it does not drop below the safe threshold. Making sure the terminals are clean and properly tightened also helps towards reliable starting.
Download the official technical sheet for this battery with all the manufacturer data.
Data sheet
Specific References
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Está montada en un laguna 1.9 dci del año 2000, con casi 300000km en la calle, y de momento arranca como un tiro.
El hueco perfecto y eso k me equivoqué al pedirla, cambié el lado positivo, pero aún así, le di la vuelta a la batería y ningún problema
En cuanto al arranque en frío, es pleno verano. Os iré contando.
Entrega em conformidade.
Parabéns pela eficácia de entrega recomendo a todo mundo 5 estrelas
4
5.00/5 · 5 verified-purchase reviews · ✓ Collected after the order, unfiltered
Buena bateria
Está montada en un laguna 1.9 dci del año 2000, con casi 300000km en la calle, y de momento arranca como un tiro. El hueco perfecto y eso k me equivoqué al pedirla, cambié el lado positivo, pero aún así, le di la vuelta a la batería y ningún problema
Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Vi 2.0 Tdi (2009)
De momento, todo perfecto!
En cuanto al arranque en frío, es pleno verano. Os iré contando.
Bom material
Entrega em conformidade.
Carlos Silva
Parabéns pela eficácia de entrega recomendo a todo mundo 5 estrelas
Carlos Silva
4
Each review is shown in the language the customer wrote it in.
| Brand | Varta · see all Varta batteries |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer range | Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) |
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | E12 |
| Also known as | 574013068 · Varta Blue Dynamic E12 · Varta Dynamic SLI E12 |
| ETN code | 5740130683132 (short form 574 013 068) |
| EAN-13 barcode | 4016987167663 |
| European case size (EN 50342-2) | L3 |
| Dimensions (length × width × height) | 278 × 175 × 190 mm (278x175x190) |
The Varta E12 is interchangeable with these equivalent references: TB741 (Tudor), EB741 (Exide). Higher-technology alternatives that can replace it: N70 (Varta), EL700 (Exide), A7 (Varta).
| Product | Specifications | Technology | Price | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Varta
E12
This battery
|
12V 74Ah 680A | Lead-acid | 78,40 € | |||||||||||||||||||||
Varta
A7
Upgrade: AGM
|
12V 70Ah 760A | AGM Upgrade | 122,95 € +44,55 € | |||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E12 | A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Ah | 70 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 680 A | 760 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | AGM |
| Dimensions (mm) | 278 × 175 × 190 | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the right |
| Price | 78,40 € | 122,95 € |
Varta
N70
Upgrade: EFB
A technology step up: EFB for cars with basic Start-Stop, in the same tray as the E12. Compared with the E12 it has 4 Ah less and 80 A of cold cranking more. It costs 46,58 € more. Pays off in cars with lots of stops and starts; for normal use without Start-Stop, the E12 is enough.
| E12 | N70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Ah | 70 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 680 A | 760 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | EFB |
| Dimensions (mm) | 278 × 175 × 190 | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the right |
| Price | 78,40 € | 124,98 € |
Exide
EL700
Upgrade: EFB
A technology step up: EFB for cars with basic Start-Stop, in the same tray as the E12. Compared with the E12 it has 4 Ah less and 80 A of cold cranking more. It costs 6,20 € more. Pays off in cars with lots of stops and starts; for normal use without Start-Stop, the E12 is enough.
| E12 | EL700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Ah | 70 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 680 A | 760 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | EFB |
| Dimensions (mm) | 278 × 175 × 190 | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the right |
| Price | 78,40 € | 84,60 € |
Tudor
TB741
Tudor equivalent
The Tudor alternative that fits where the E12 goes, with the same polarity. Compared with the E12 it has the same Ah and cranking power. It costs 11,90 € less. A straight swap with nothing to adapt; the difference is the price and the brand you prefer.
| E12 | TB741 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Ah | 74 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 680 A | 680 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | Lead-acid |
| Dimensions (mm) | 278 × 175 × 190 | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the left |
| Price | 78,40 € | 66,50 € |
Exide
EB741
Exide equivalent
The Exide alternative that fits where the E12 goes, with the same polarity. Compared with the E12 it has the same Ah and cranking power. It costs 11,90 € less. A straight swap with nothing to adapt; the difference is the price and the brand you prefer.
| E12 | EB741 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 74 Ah | 74 Ah |
| Cold cranking (EN) | 680 A | 680 A |
| Technology | Lead-acid | Lead-acid |
| Dimensions (mm) | 278 × 175 × 190 | 278 × 175 × 190 |
| Positive terminal | Positive terminal on the left | Positive terminal on the left |
| Price | 78,40 € | 66,50 € |
Equivalences verified by our technical team: same dimensions, polarity, capacity and CCA. Official manufacturer warranty on every option.
Other 74Ah batteries: We stock 14 models of 74 Ah to compare by price, technology and cold cranking: see all 74Ah batteries. Same size (278 × 175 × 190 mm): batteries of 278 × 175 × 190 mm.
The Varta E12 fits 223 vehicles. Most searched below:
Fitting it yourself? Step-by-step guide to replacing the battery →
With a 10 mm spanner, swapping in the Varta E12 takes 15 to 30 minutes on most cars; if the battery sits in the boot or under a seat, allow up to twice as long. If the car manufacturer lists any extra step in the handbook, follow it. More detail in how to replace the car battery. The right order: engine off and key out; disconnect the negative (−) first, then the positive (+); release the hold-down clamp, lift out the old battery and seat the new one in the same position (positive on the left), keeping the polarity; reconnect the positive (+) first and the negative (−) last.
As a rough estimate, the Varta E12 typically lasts 4 to 6 years in regular car use without Start-Stop; it is a guide figure, not a guaranteed period. What weighs most: temperature (cold makes starts harder and intense heat evaporates the electrolyte), frequent short trips, the condition of the alternator and charging system, power draw while parked and maintenance, not forgetting the type of car and Start-Stop.
Check the room available in your car, because a single millimetre too much can stop the clamp from closing. Its dimensions are 278×175×190 mm, also written 278x175x190 mm; the height already includes the terminals. In European terms it is a L3 case.
Polarity of the Varta E12: positive on the left. Seen from the front, terminals towards you, the positive (+) is the post with the red ring. Compare it with the battery you are replacing: if it does not match, cables must be lengthened or the system reconfigured, with a risk of short circuit.
Three codes identify this Varta: MPN E12, ETN 5740130683132 (short form 574 013 068, the European parts-catalogue identifier) and EAN-13 4016987167663. It belongs to the Varta Dynamic SLI range. Use them when asking for a quote or comparing prices.
Our database holds 223 verified vehicle versions for the Varta E12. Three routes: the "Compatible vehicles" tab on this page, with the vehicles verified by our technical team; your number plate in the finder, from which DGT/DVLA/KBA detect model and engine; and WhatsApp, with make, model, engine and year, during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). Always cross-check with what the car manufacturer states in the owner's handbook.
The "Equivalents" section of this page gathers the recommended options with equivalent performance; remember that in Start-Stop cars an EFB should not be replaced with a conventional battery. Interchangeable means the same dimensions, same polarity, same Ah and same CCA; for the E12, 74 Ah (680 A cranking).
A technology step up: sealed AGM, with stronger cranking and a noticeably longer life than the E12 when the car draws a lot of power. Compared with the E12 it has 4 Ah less and 80 A of cold cranking more. It costs 44,55 € more. Choose it if your car required it from the factory or if you want the longest-lasting battery for this size; for normal use without Start-Stop, the E12 is plenty.
A technology step up: EFB for cars with basic Start-Stop, in the same tray as the E12. Compared with the E12 it has 4 Ah less and 80 A of cold cranking more. It costs 46,58 € more. Pays off in cars with lots of stops and starts; for normal use without Start-Stop, the E12 is enough.
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