Varta E38 · Car battery 12V 74Ah 750A

Varta E38 Dynamic SLI (formerly Silver Dynamic) 74Ah 750A 12V Car Battery

The Varta E38 car battery is the 12 V, 74 Ah model with 750 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Dynamic SLI (formerly Silver Dynamic) range, intended for cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. It replaces the original battery with no modifications in cars using the 278 × 175 × 175 mm format: the same 74 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the right).

In short: the Varta E38 (74 Ah, 750 A, 278 × 175 × 175 mm, positive terminal on the right) is one of the 50 best-selling batteries at baterias.com over the last 3 months, rated 4.77 out of 5 by 26 customers. 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 TA722 and Varta E43.

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

Vehicles compatible with the Varta E38 battery

According to our database, the Varta E38 is fitted to more than 383 vehicles from brands such as Ford, Opel, Renault, Vauxhall, Nissan and Audi, among others. It is a go-to option when you need a battery for a Ford, Opel or other models that use this same format. It also appears as a replacement in vehicles from Chevrolet, BMW, Volvo, Lotus, Volkswagen, Seat, MG and Cadillac, among other manufacturers. Not sure whether it is the one for your car? Check in seconds by entering your registration in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta E38

In terms of format, the Varta E38 measures 278 × 175 × 175 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 17,4 kg. The positive terminal on the right 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 Varta E38 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 puts the emphasis on punchy starting and a long, maintenance-free life.

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 the vehicle does not need.

This series uses lead-acid technology with plates optimised for a good balance between cranking power and service life. It is the natural successor when your car has no Start-Stop and came with a standard battery from new: the same thinking, without paying over the odds for a chemistry you do not need. This battery used to belong to Varta's Silver 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

Varta is an original equipment (OEM) supplier to a good share of Europe's car manufacturers: many cars leave the factory with a Varta fitted. Buying a replacement means, in most cases, refitting the original battery with the same quality and the brand's official warranty.

Behind Varta is Clarios, one of the largest manufacturers of starter batteries in the world and a supplier to the assembly lines of numerous car brands. That German engineering heritage translates into reliable starting year after year.

More than 100 manufacturing parameters are checked on every Varta battery before it leaves the plant, a level of rigour that explains why so many workshops and manufacturers trust the brand as their first-choice replacement.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta E38 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 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.