# FIAT Ducato / batteries

> The FIAT Ducato / has run through 5 generations between 1990 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 15 compatible batteries: 60 to 110 Ah, 540 to 950 A of cold cranking, from 59.10 € with VAT.

## FIAT Ducato / generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducato Platform/Chassis V | 2006–2025 | berlina | 60 | /gb/car-batteries/fiat/ducato-platformchassis-250 |
| Ducato Platform/Chassis IV | 2001–2025 | berlina | 14 | /gb/car-batteries/fiat/ducato-platformchassis-244 |
| Ducato Platform/Chassis III | 1994–2002 | berlina | 52 | /gb/car-batteries/fiat/ducato-platformchassis-230 |
| Ducato Platform/Chassis I | 1990–1994 | berlina | 24 | /gb/car-batteries/fiat/ducato-platformchassis-290 |
| Ducato Platform/Chassis II | 1990–1990 | berlina | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/fiat/ducato-platformchassis-280 |

## Best-selling batteries for the FIAT Ducato /

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 66,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 78,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 118,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta H3 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 109,23 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 110,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta G3 12V 95Ah 800A | 12 | 95 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 94,55 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g3-12v-95ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta I1 12V 110Ah 920A | 12 | 110 | 920 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 123,05 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-i1-12v-110ah-920a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A5 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 169,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A4 12V 105Ah 950A AGM | 12 | 105 | 950 | AGM | 172,14 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a4-agm-12v-105ah-950a |
| Car battery Varta E12 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 77,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e12-12v-74ah-680a |

## How to know which battery your FIAT Ducato / takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

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.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Ducato / needs

The later Ducato / 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 FIAT Ducato / take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 15 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 110 Ah and 540 to 950 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 FIAT Ducato / battery cost?
Between 59.10 € and 172.14 €, 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 Ducato / is?
By the registration year: Ducato Platform/Chassis V (2006-2025); Ducato Platform/Chassis IV (2001-2025); Ducato Platform/Chassis III (1994-2002); Ducato Platform/Chassis I (1990-1994); Ducato Platform/Chassis II (1990-1990). 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 FIAT Ducato / 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: 2026-08-04 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/fiat/ducato-platformchassis