Does the Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 need an AGM or EFB battery?

If your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.

What type of battery does my car need?

To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.

What is the difference between AGM, EFB and standard batteries?

The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.

What warranty do the batteries have?

All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.

How long does it take for the battery to arrive?

Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.

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Great Wall Hover H6 2.4

Batteries for Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 163 hp (petrol, from 2012)

Great Wall · Hover H6

Which battery does a Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 need?

Specifications and battery: 2.4 (163 hp)

Battery for Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 (163 hp, petrol, from 2012): a 60 Ah, 640 A EFB battery (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. Its system needs EFB technology, so a conventional battery will not do.

Brand: Great Wall
Model: Hover H6
Built: 06/2012 - 2026
Power: 120 kW / 163 hp
Fuel: Petrol
Engine size: 2,378 cc (2.4 L)
Cylinders: 4
Body type: SUV
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine codes: 4G69-S4M
Start-Stop battery: Yes (AGM/EFB)

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
Main	EFB	60 Ah	640 A	242 × 175 × 190 mm	+ on the right

This engine shares its battery with the 1.5 (143 hp), 1.5 (150 hp), 1.5 4WD (143 hp), 1.5 4WD (150 hp) and 3 more: the compatible batteries are exactly the same.

Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.

🔧 Battery Expert Advisor

Battery analysis for your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4

Quick answer You need an EFB battery of 60 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA N60.

VARTAN60

EFB60 Ah640 A242×175×190

€91.40

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Prices and availability updated on 19/10/2026

Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.

📋 What we found

For your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 we found 5 compatible Start-Stop batteries.

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

✓ Your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 uses the Start-Stop system. Every battery shown is compatible — no conventional options to confuse you.

🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)

Do you know whether your car's current battery is AGM or EFB?

Check the label on your battery: if it says "AGM" or "VRLA", it is AGM. If it says "EFB", it is EFB. If it says neither, it is most likely EFB — though on cars older than 2010 it may still be conventional. If in doubt, go for EFB: it fits both cases (an EFB in a non Start-Stop car works fine and lasts longer). The mistake to avoid is the opposite: never fit a conventional battery on a Start-Stop car.

Where do I check if my battery is AGM or EFB?

Can I fit an AGM if my car had EFB?

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 we recommend the VARTA N60 (EFB, 60 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 — the OEM equivalent. It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.

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Class: Car Batteries
Brand: Great Wall
Model: Hover H6
Engine: 2.4

Receive them tomorrow before 2 PM if you order before 6 PM (Spain mainland and Portugal only).

Before you buy: check 3 key points

Although the batteries shown are sourced from information provided by manufacturers, we recommend checking on your current battery:

Dimensions (length × width × height, including terminals and protrusions)
The dimensions shown are the maximum of the battery and include the height of the terminals, small ridges at the base and any lateral protrusions. Measure your current battery completely, from edge to edge. The new one must be the same size or slightly smaller — never larger, it would not fit in the housing.
Positive terminal (left or right viewed from the front — check the battery photo carefully)
Stand facing the battery, with the manufacturer's label facing you and the terminals on top. Locate the terminal marked with +: if it is on your right, it is "positive right"; if it is on your left, it is "positive left". Do not rely on how the battery is mounted in the car — the position is always measured looking only at the battery itself.
Technology (AGM, EFB or conventional — Start-Stop requires AGM or EFB)
Depending on the manufacturer, the same technology may be labelled differently: AGM may also appear as VRLA, AGM Start-Stop or AGM Deep Cycle. EFB may appear as EF, EFB+ or Enhanced Flooded Battery. Conventional may appear as SLI, Lead-Acid, Wet or Standard. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, the battery must be AGM or EFB — never conventional.

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Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries

AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.

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This engine comes with an AGM/EFB battery as standard: the car's charging system requires it even without Start-Stop. If in doubt, message us and we will confirm.

Compare the technologies available for your car

A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers.

EFB Up to 2× more cycles than a conventional battery. Good for short trips and city driving. from €84.70 View TUDOR TL600
AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €94.40 +€9.70 View EXIDE EK620

Why we recommend the VARTA N60

For €6.70 more: OEM fitment.

	RecommendedVARTA N60	CheapestTUDOR TL600
Cold cranking	640 A	640 A
Capacity	60 Ah	60 Ah
Technology	EFB	EFB
Why	OEM fitment	—
Price	€91.40	€84.70

View VARTA N60

Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	N60	60 Ah	640 A	242×175×190 mm	EFB	€91.40	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	VARTA	A8	60 Ah	680 A	242×175×190 mm	AGM	€107.40	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TL600	60 Ah	640 A	242×175×190 mm	EFB	€84.70	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	TUDOR	TK620	62 Ah	680 A	242×175×190 mm	AGM	€96.80	More info
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries	EXIDE	EK620	62 Ah	680 A	242×175×190 mm	AGM	€94.40	More info

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Chargers

Chargers for your battery

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Battery charger ABSAAR Pro4.0 6/12V 4A Smart Charger
- 6 V
€50.60

Frequently asked questions

: Battery for Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 (163 hp, petrol, from 2012): a 60 Ah, 640 A EFB battery (242 × 175 × 190 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. Its system needs EFB technology, so a conventional battery will not do. Compatible batteries offer 60 Ah, 640 A (CCA), 12 V, case H5/L2, Start-Stop (EFB/AGM) technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
: If your Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 has start-stop, regenerative braking or many electrical accessories, you will need an AGM or EFB battery. Check your vehicle's technical specifications.
: To find the exact battery you need, you need to know the make, model, and engine. If your car has a Start-Stop system (the engine shuts off at traffic lights), you need an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM battery can only be replaced with another AGM battery. However, an EFB battery can be replaced with either another EFB or an AGM battery, as the latter is superior.
: The standard battery is the conventional type. The EFB battery withstands start/stop cycles better. The AGM battery is the most durable and is mandatory in cars with Start-Stop and regenerative braking. Never replace an AGM battery with an EFB or standard battery.
: Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
: All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
: Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
: In mainland Spain and Portugal delivery takes 24 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm and the battery is in stock; for the Balearic Islands and other EU destinations allow 2 to 5 days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.

Guides

: This vehicle uses an AGM or EFB Start-Stop battery: after any replacement it must be registered via OBD so the BMS applies the correct charging profile. Without this step, the battery service life could be significantly reduced; on some vehicles (BMW, Audi, VAG, Mercedes) the alternator may stop charging it altogether.

Batteries for Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 163 hp (petrol, from 2012)

Which battery does a Great Wall Hover H6 2.4 need?