# Chevrolet Nubira battery: what each engine takes, with prices > For the Chevrolet Nubira (2 generations, 2005-2012) we carry 2 matching batteries, rated between 60 and 74 Ah with 540 to 680 A cold cranking. Prices open at 63.80 €, VAT included. ## Which battery does a Chevrolet Nubira take? It depends on the engine. Chevrolet Nubira owners mostly buy Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €), Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (63.80 €) and Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (78.40 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds. ## Recommended battery for each Chevrolet Nubira engine | Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2.0 D (89 kW / 121 CV) | Nubira Estate (2005–2011) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-estate/20-d-89-kw-121cv | | 1.4 (69 kW / 94 CV) | Nubira Saloon (2005–2012) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon/14-69-kw-94cv | | 1.4 (70 kW / 95 CV) | Nubira Saloon (2005–2012) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon/14-70-kw-95cv | | 1.6 (80 kW / 109 CV) | Nubira Estate (2005–2011) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-estate/16-80-kw-109cv | | 1.6 (80 kW / 109 CV) | Nubira Saloon (2005–2012) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon/16-80-kw-109cv | | 1.6 LPG (80 kW / 109 CV) | Nubira Estate (2005–2011) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-estate/16-lpg-80-kw-109cv | | 1.8 (89 kW / 121 CV) | Nubira Estate (2005–2011) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-estate/18-89-kw-121cv | | 1.8 (89 kW / 121 CV) | Nubira Saloon (2005–2012) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon/18-89-kw-121cv | | 1.8 (90 kW / 122 CV) | Nubira Estate (2005–2011) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-estate/18-90-kw-122cv | | 1.8 (90 kW / 122 CV) | Nubira Saloon (2005–2012) | Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 63,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon/18-90-kw-122cv | | 2.0 D (89 kW / 121 CV) | Nubira Saloon (2005–2012) | Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 78,40 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon/20-d-89-kw-121cv | ## Chevrolet Nubira generations Not every generation uses the same battery. If your year fits more than one, tell them apart by body style or let the plate resolve it. | Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nubira Saloon | 2005–2012 | berlina | 12 | /gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-saloon | | Nubira Estate | 2005–2011 | familiar | 10 | /gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira-estate | ## Best-selling batteries for the Chevrolet Nubira | Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Car battery Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e12-12v-74ah-680a | | Car battery Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 63,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d43-12v-60ah-540a | ## How to know which battery your Chevrolet Nubira takes Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else. Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé. 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 Nubira needs The later Nubira generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which battery does a Chevrolet Nubira take? It depends on the engine. Chevrolet Nubira owners mostly buy Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (74.95 €), Varta D43 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (63.80 €) and Varta E12 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (78.40 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds. ### How much does a Chevrolet Nubira battery cost? Between 63.80 € and 78.40 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid). 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 Nubira is? By the registration year: Nubira Saloon (2005-2012); Nubira Estate (2005-2011). 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. ### How do I know the battery in my Chevrolet Nubira is worn out? Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute. ### How long does a Chevrolet Nubira battery last? Four to six years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last a little less in city driving because of the number of restarts, but they are built for that cycling. If the car sits for weeks or cranks slowly in the cold, have it tested. --- Updated: 2026-11-01 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/chevrolet/nubira