# Ford KA-Iii batteries

> For the Ford KA-Iii (2 generations, 2014-2025) we carry 5 matching batteries, rated between 52 and 65 Ah with 520 to 680 A cold cranking. Prices open at 57.90 €, VAT included.

## Ford KA-Iii 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka+ III | 2014–2025 | berlina | 19 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/ka-iii-uk-fk |
| Ka+ III Saloon | 2014–2025 | berlina | 5 | /gb/car-batteries/ford/ka-iii-saloon-tk-fk |

## Best-selling batteries for the Ford KA-Iii

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |
| Car battery Varta C6 12V 52Ah 520A | 12 | 52 | 520 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 57,90 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c6-12v-52ah-520a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta D54 12V 65Ah 650A EFB | 12 | 65 | 650 | EFB | 106,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d54-efb-12v-65ah-650a |

## How to know which battery your Ford KA-Iii 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.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

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 KA-Iii needs

The later KA-Iii 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 Ford KA-Iii take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 5 compatible batteries in total, from 52 to 65 Ah and 520 to 680 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM, Car battery Varta D59 12V 60Ah 540A, Car battery Varta D21 12V 61Ah 600A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Ford KA-Iii battery cost?
Between 57.90 € and 107.40 €, 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 KA-Iii is?
By the registration year: Ka+ III (2014-2025); Ka+ III Saloon (2014-2025). 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 Ford KA-Iii 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: 2026-10-25 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/ford/ka-iii