Varta G8 Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) 95Ah 830A 12V Car Battery
12VVoltage
95AhCapacity
830ACold cranking
21.7kgWeight
The Varta G8 car battery is the 12 V, 95 Ah model delivering 830 A of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's Dynamic SLI (formerly Blue Dynamic) range, designed for cars with conventional starting, without a Start-Stop system. Measuring 306 × 173 × 225 mm with the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for cars that leave the factory with a 95 Ah battery in this format.
- 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 topping up with water.
- Long service life with normal use and a charging system in good order.
Vehicles compatible with the Varta G8 battery
This battery is listed as compatible with more than 241 vehicles from manufacturers such as Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai, Ssangyong, Tata and Ford. For anyone who needs to change the battery in their Nissan or Toyota, this Varta G8 reproduces the original specifications. The compatibility list also includes models from Mitsubishi, Dodge, Isuzu, Daewoo, Mazda, Mahindra, Chevrolet and Opel. 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 G8
The Varta G8 is made in the 306 × 173 × 225 mm format and weighs 21.7 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables end up on: this is the detail behind more wrong purchases than any other, so it is worth checking before you order. It takes a B01 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 G8 and the Dynamic SLI range
The Dynamic SLI is Varta's entry range for vehicles with traditional starting (no Start-Stop), gathering what used to be the Blue, Silver and Black Dynamic series under a single name by technology. Its lead-calcium construction with optimised separators prioritises 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.
Compared with an EFB or AGM Start-Stop battery, this range prioritises a keen price and punchy starting in conventional cars. With proper care — avoiding deep discharges and keeping an eye on the alternator — a battery from this series gives 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 now 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 been supplying the assembly lines of the major car groups for decades. Replacing with a Varta means, in practice, giving the vehicle back the battery its manufacturer had specified.
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 any 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 G8 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 worst enemy: they stop the battery from recharging fully and shorten its life. If the car is going to stand for weeks, it is worth disconnecting a terminal or fitting a trickle charger so that it does not discharge below the safe threshold. Checking that the terminals are clean and properly tightened also helps it start first time.
