# RENAULT 21 batteries

> For the RENAULT 21 (4 generations, 1990-1997) we carry 9 matching batteries, rated between 45 and 77 Ah with 400 to 780 A cold cranking. Prices open at 52.56 €, VAT included.

## RENAULT 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Saloon | 1990–1997 | berlina | 90 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-saloon-l48 |
| 21 Estate | 1990–1997 | familiar | 63 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-k48 |
| 21 | 1990–1994 | berlina | 54 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-b48 |
| 21 Estate Van | 1990–1995 | familiar | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/renault/21-estate-van-s48 |

## Best-selling batteries for the RENAULT 21

| 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 D15 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 70,19 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Car battery Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470A | 12 | 52 | 470 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 53,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c22-12v-52ah-470a |
| Car battery Varta C30 12V 54Ah 530A | 12 | 54 | 530 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 60,70 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c30-12v-54ah-530a |
| Car battery Varta C14 12V 56Ah 480A | 12 | 56 | 480 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 55,77 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-c14-12v-56ah-480a |
| Car battery Varta B19 12V 45Ah 400A | 12 | 45 | 400 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 52,56 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b19-12v-45ah-400a |
| Car battery Varta E13 12V 70Ah 640A | 12 | 70 | 640 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 68,29 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e13-12v-70ah-640a |

## How to know which battery your RENAULT 21 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.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

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.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a RENAULT 21 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 9 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 77 Ah and 400 to 780 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 RENAULT 21 battery cost?
Between 52.56 € and 78.70 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid). 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 21 is?
By the registration year: 21 Saloon (1990-1997); 21 Estate (1990-1997); 21 (1990-1994); 21 Estate Van (1990-1995). 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 RENAULT 21 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: 2026-07-31 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/renault/21