# HYUNDAI Sonata batteries

> The HYUNDAI Sonata has run through 7 generations between 1990 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 13 compatible batteries: 56 to 95 Ah, 480 to 830 A of cold cranking, from 59.10 € with VAT.

## HYUNDAI Sonata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata VIII | 2019–2025 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-viii-dn8 |
| Sonata VII | 2014–2023 | berlina | 14 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-vii-lf |
| Sonata VI | 2009–2015 | berlina | 17 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-vi-yf |
| Sonata V | 2004–2014 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-v-nf |
| Sonata IV | 1998–2005 | berlina | 18 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-iv-ef |
| Sonata III | 1992–2000 | berlina | 22 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-iii-y-3 |
| Sonata II | 1990–1993 | berlina | 7 | /gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata-ii-y-2 |

## Best-selling batteries for the HYUNDAI Sonata

| 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 |
| 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 G7 12V 95Ah 830A | 12 | 95 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 96,28 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-g7-12v-95ah-830a |
| Car battery Varta D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 106,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E23 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Car battery Varta E24 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 80,05 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e24-12v-70ah-630a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB | 12 | 65 | 650 | EFB | 110,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n65-12v-65ah-650a |
| Car battery Varta D47 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 63,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d47-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N72 12V 72Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 72 | 760 | EFB | 114,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n72-12v-72ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D43 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 63,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d43-12v-60ah-540a |

## How to know which battery your HYUNDAI Sonata 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.

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 Sonata needs

If your Sonata 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 HYUNDAI Sonata take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 13 compatible batteries in total, from 56 to 95 Ah and 480 to 830 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, Car battery Varta D24 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a HYUNDAI Sonata battery cost?
Between 59.10 € and 114.65 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, EFB, AGM). 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 Sonata is?
By the registration year: Sonata VIII (2019-2025); Sonata VII (2014-2023); Sonata VI (2009-2015); Sonata V (2004-2014); Sonata IV (1998-2005); Sonata III (1992-2000). 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 HYUNDAI Sonata 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: 2026-07-30 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/hyundai/sonata