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Piaggio M500 0.5 D

Batteries for Piaggio M500 0.5 D 5 hp (diesel, from 2004)

Piaggio · M500

Which battery does a Piaggio M500 0.5 D need?

Specifications and battery: 0.5 D (5 hp)

Piaggio M500 0.5 D (5 hp, diesel, from 2004) takes a conventional 4 Ah, 50 A battery (121 × 71 × 93 mm), with the positive terminal on the right. It does not need a Start-Stop battery, although an EFB or AGM of the same size also fits.

Brand
Piaggio
Model
M500
Built
2004 - 2026
Power
4 kW / 5 hp
Fuel
Diesel
Engine size
505 cc (0.5 L)
Cylinders
2
Body type
Hatchback
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine codes
LDW502
Start-Stop battery
Not required

Battery for this engine

VersionTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Size (L×W×H)Polarity
MainConventional4 Ah50 A121 × 71 × 93 mm+ on the right

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

🔧 Battery Expert Advisor

Battery analysis for your Piaggio M500 0.5 D

Quick answer You need an Lead-acid battery of 4 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA 504011005.

VARTA 504011005
VARTA504011005
Lead-acid4 Ah50 A121×71×93
€98.80
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Prices and availability updated on 20/10/2026

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

📋 What we found

For your Piaggio M500 0.5 D we found 3 compatible conventional (non Start-Stop) batteries.

📏 Battery size

The list contains batteries in different sizes or capacities (Ah). In many cases both variants fit, but it's worth checking your compartment dimensions and the Ah of your original battery before buying. Choose the one with the same dimensions as your current battery: a bigger one may not fit the compartment or the hold-down. If several match your size, the higher capacity gives more headroom for cold starts.

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

✓ Your Piaggio M500 0.5 D does not need a Start-Stop battery. The conventional ones shown fit your vehicle and are the most affordable option. If you want a higher-quality, longer-lasting battery, you can also fit an EFB or AGM as an upgrade — they are fully compatible and last more years.

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your Piaggio M500 0.5 D we recommend the VARTA 504011005 (Lead-acid, 4 Ah). It's the battery recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your Piaggio M500 0.5 D — 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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Conventional Battery

This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system

3 products This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
Category Make Reference Capacity Cold cranking Dimensions Technology Price
Conventional Battery VARTA 504011005 4 Ah 50 A 121×71×93 mm — €98.80 More info
Conventional Battery EXIDE EB4L-B 4 Ah 50 A 120×70×95 mm PLOMO/ACIDO €32.80 More info
Conventional Battery FULBAT FB4L-B GEL 5.30 Ah 50 A 120×70×92 mm GEL €31.36 More info

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your Piaggio M500 0.5 D battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
The Piaggio M500 0.5 D requires a battery with the correct capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) for this engine. Compatible batteries offer 4 Ah, 50 A (CCA), 12 V, case B4L-B, conventional flooded technology. Browse the compatible battery list below.
The exact Ah rating for the Piaggio M500 0.5 D depends on the vehicle's original electrical consumers. Compatible batteries offer 4 Ah, 50 A (CCA), 12 V, case B4L-B, conventional flooded technology. Use our finder for a precise recommendation.
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 a conventional flooded battery: no BMS registration is required, the alternator will charge it directly.

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