# BMW 1 Series batteries

> Looking for a battery for your BMW 1 Series? Here are the 17 that fit its 8 generations (2003-2025): 52 to 100 Ah, 470 to 850 A cold cranking, from 54.40 € inc. VAT.

## BMW 1 Series generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 V | 2019–2025 | berlina | 22 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-f40 |
| 1 Van | 2015–2019 | van | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-van-f20 |
| 1 III | 2011–2019 | berlina | 68 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-f20 |
| 1 IV | 2011–2019 | berlina | 68 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-f21 |
| 1 Convertible | 2007–2013 | berlina | 33 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-convertible-e88 |
| 1 II | 2006–2012 | berlina | 65 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-e81 |
| 1 Coupe | 2006–2013 | coupe | 26 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-coupe-e82 |
| 1 I | 2003–2013 | berlina | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/bmw/1-e87 |

## Best-selling batteries for the BMW 1 Series

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 79,13 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 148,78 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 147,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta F17 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 124,98 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 95,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 179,99 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your BMW 1 Series takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

## Start-Stop: which battery your 1 Series needs

If your 1 Series has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a BMW 1 Series take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 17 compatible batteries in total, from 52 to 100 Ah and 470 to 850 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a BMW 1 Series battery cost?
Between 54.40 € and 179.99 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my 1 Series is?
By the registration year: 1 V (2019-2025); 1 Van (2015-2019); 1 III (2011-2019); 1 IV (2011-2019); 1 Convertible (2007-2013); 1 II (2006-2012). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I fit a battery with more amps?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.

### How long does a BMW 1 Series battery last?
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

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Updated: 2026-10-23 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/bmw/1