# SUBARU Forester batteries

> We stock 6 batteries that fit the SUBARU Forester across its 5 generations (1997-2025), from 45 to 72 Ah, with cold cranking between 330 and 760 A and prices starting at 49.15 € including VAT.

## SUBARU Forester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester V | 2018–2025 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sk |
| Forester IV | 2012–2025 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sj |
| Forester III | 2007–2025 | berlina | 9 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sh |
| Forester II | 2002–2012 | berlina | 15 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sg |
| Forester I | 1997–2002 | berlina | 11 | /gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester-sf |

## Best-selling batteries for the SUBARU Forester

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 E23 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-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 B33 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 49,15 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b33-12v-45ah-330a |
| 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 |

## How to know which battery your SUBARU Forester 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.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

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 Forester needs

Start-Stop on the modern Forester 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 SUBARU Forester take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 6 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 72 Ah and 330 to 760 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta C22 12V 52Ah 470A, Car battery Varta E23 12V 70Ah 630A, Start-Stop battery Varta N65 12V 65Ah 650A EFB. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a SUBARU Forester battery cost?
Between 49.15 € and 114.65 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, 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 Forester is?
By the registration year: Forester V (2018-2025); Forester IV (2012-2025); Forester III (2007-2025); Forester II (2002-2012); Forester I (1997-2002). 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 SUBARU Forester 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: 2026-07-29 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/subaru/forester