# PORSCHE Boxster Spyder batteries

> The PORSCHE Boxster Spyder has run through 5 generations between 1996 and 2016, and we cover every one of them with 6 compatible batteries: 70 to 85 Ah, 680 to 800 A of cold cranking, from 66.95 € with VAT.

## PORSCHE Boxster Spyder generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boxster Spyder II | 2015–2016 | berlina | 2 | /gb/car-batteries/porsche/boxster-spyder-981 |
| Boxster III | 2012–2016 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/porsche/boxster-981 |
| Boxster Spyder I | 2007–2011 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/porsche/boxster-spyder-987 |
| Boxster II | 2004–2013 | berlina | 20 | /gb/car-batteries/porsche/boxster-987 |
| Boxster I | 1996–2004 | berlina | 15 | /gb/car-batteries/porsche/boxster-986 |

## Best-selling batteries for the PORSCHE Boxster Spyder

| 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 |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 146,65 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| Car battery Varta F18 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta E46 12V 75Ah 730A EFB | 12 | 75 | 730 | EFB | 119,05 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e46-efb-12v-75ah-730a |

## How to know which battery your PORSCHE Boxster Spyder takes

The quickest and safest route is to enter your number plate: we identify the exact version, its engine and the battery fitted at the factory, with no room for error.

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.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your Boxster Spyder needs

Start-Stop on the modern Boxster Spyder changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a PORSCHE Boxster Spyder take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 70 to 85 Ah and 680 to 800 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 PORSCHE Boxster Spyder battery cost?
Between 66.95 € and 146.65 €, 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 Boxster Spyder is?
By the registration year: Boxster Spyder II (2015-2016); Boxster III (2012-2016); Boxster Spyder I (2007-2011); Boxster II (2004-2013); Boxster I (1996-2004). 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 PORSCHE Boxster Spyder 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: 2026-08-02 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/porsche/boxster