Varta LFD230 · Marine battery 12V 196Ah

Varta LFD230 Professional Dual Purpose 230Ah 1150A 12V Battery

The Varta LFD230 battery is the 12 V, 230 Ah model delivering 1150 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Professional Dual Purpose range, designed for motorhomes, boats and auxiliary power equipment. It replaces the original battery in vehicles with the 518 × 276 × 242 mm format without any modifications: the same 230 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the left).

• More endurance on board than a conventional starter battery.
• Tolerates deep discharges and repeated recharging without degrading.
• Ideal for motorhomes, marine use and domestic power on board.
• Dual cycle: it both cranks the engine and powers auxiliary equipment.

Applications of the Varta LFD230 battery

Designed for motorhomes, boats and auxiliary power equipment, the Varta LFD230 is a direct replacement when you need its same 230 Ah capacity and format. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference weighs 56,75 kg and has a type 1 terminal and a B00 hold-down.

Size and fitting of the Varta LFD230

In terms of format, the Varta LFD230 measures 518 × 276 × 242 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 56,75 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables run to: it is the detail that causes the most buying mistakes, so it is worth checking before ordering. It uses a B00 hold-down and a type 1 terminal, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal position before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

The Varta LFD230 and the Professional Dual Purpose range

The Professional Dual Purpose range consists of dual-purpose batteries: they serve both to crank the engine and to power the on-board services, a balance conceived for leisure and marine use.

They are the answer when you want a single battery that starts reliably and at the same time sustains equipment draw with the engine off, without going as far as the extreme cycling of a deep cycle unit.

The chemistry is built for draining and recharging the battery many times over — the typical pattern in leisure and marine use — where an ordinary car battery would sulphate within weeks. It offers endurance for the on-board equipment and the cranking power to turn the engine over when the moment comes.

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.

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 LFD230 battery comes with the official manufacturer warranty.

Care and maintenance

In leisure applications, avoiding discharges below 50% of capacity multiplies the number of cycles the battery will deliver. A suitable charger and, where possible, a solar regulator keep it healthy through the seasons when it sees less use. To extend its life, recharge it as soon as possible after each discharge and never leave it flat over the winter. A trickle charger is the best investment for getting many cycles out of it.