# Toyota Highlander battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Toyota Highlander has run through 5 generations between 2000 and 2025, and we cover every one of them with 5 compatible batteries: 60 to 72 Ah, 540 to 760 A of cold cranking, from 64.95 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Toyota Highlander take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Toyota Highlander engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Toyota Highlander engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Hybrid AWD (AXUH78) (181 kW / 246 CV) | Highlander II (2019–2025) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-gsu7_-axuh7_-txua7/25-hybrid-awd-axuh78-181-kw-246cv |
| 2.7 (ASU50) (138 kW / 188 CV) | Highlander / Kluger III (2013–2021) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u5/27-asu50-138-kw-188cv |
| 2.7 AWD (ASU50) (138 kW / 188 CV) | Highlander / Kluger III (2013–2021) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u5/27-awd-asu50-138-kw-188cv |
| 3.5 AWD (GSU55_) (183 kW / 249 CV) | Highlander / Kluger III (2013–2021) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u5/35-awd-gsu55_-183-kw-249cv |
| 2.7 (ASU40) (140 kW / 190 CV) | Highlander I (2009–2015) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-_u4/27-asu40-140-kw-190cv |
| 2.7 (ASU40_) (138 kW / 188 CV) | Highlander I (2009–2015) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-_u4/27-asu40_-138-kw-188cv |
| 3.5 4WD (GSU45) (201 kW / 273 CV) | Highlander I (2009–2015) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-_u4/35-4wd-gsu45-201-kw-273cv |
| 2.7 (ASU40_) (139 kW / 189 CV) | Highlander / Kluger II (2007–2014) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u4/27-asu40_-139-kw-189cv |
| 2.7 (ASU40_) (140 kW / 190 CV) | Highlander / Kluger II (2007–2014) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u4/27-asu40_-140-kw-190cv |
| 2.7 4WD (ASU40_) (140 kW / 190 CV) | Highlander / Kluger II (2007–2014) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u4/27-4wd-asu40_-140-kw-190cv |
| 3.5 (GSU40_, GSU40R) (201 kW / 273 CV) | Highlander / Kluger II (2007–2014) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u4/35-gsu40_-gsu40r-201-kw-273cv |
| 3.5 4WD (GSU45_, GSU45R) (201 kW / 273 CV) | Highlander / Kluger II (2007–2014) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u4/35-4wd-gsu45_-gsu45r-201-kw-273cv |
| 2.4 (ACU20_) (115 kW / 156 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/24-acu20_-115-kw-156cv |
| 2.4 4WD (ACU25_) (115 kW / 156 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/24-4wd-acu25_-115-kw-156cv |
| 3.0 (MCU20_) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/30-mcu20_-164-kw-223cv |
| 3.0 4WD (MCU25_, MCU25R) (164 kW / 223 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/30-4wd-mcu25_-mcu25r-164-kw-223cv |
| 3.3 (MCU23_, MCU23R) (171 kW / 233 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/33-mcu23_-mcu23r-171-kw-233cv |
| 3.3 4WD (MCU28_, MCU28R) (171 kW / 233 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/33-4wd-mcu28_-mcu28r-171-kw-233cv |
| 3.3 Hybrid (MHU23_, MHU23R) (200 kW / 272 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/33-hybrid-mhu23_-mhu23r-200-kw-272cv |
| 3.3 Hybrid 4WD (MHU28_, MHU28R) (200 kW / 272 CV) | Highlander / Kluger I (2000–2010) | Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 70Ah | 83,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2/33-hybrid-4wd-mhu28_-mhu28r-200-kw-272cv |

## Toyota Highlander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander II | 2019–2025 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-gsu7_-axuh7_-txua7 |
| Highlander / Kluger III | 2013–2021 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u5 |
| Highlander I | 2009–2015 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-_u4 |
| Highlander / Kluger II | 2007–2014 | berlina | 5 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u4 |
| Highlander / Kluger I | 2000–2010 | berlina | 8 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander-kluger-_u2 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Toyota Highlander

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 12V 60Ah 640A EFB | 12 | 60 | 640 | EFB | 91,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n60-12v-60ah-640a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E23 Dynamic SLI 12V 70Ah 630A | 12 | 70 | 630 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e23-12v-70ah-630a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N72 Dynamic EFB 12V 72Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 72 | 760 | EFB | 115,30 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n72-12v-72ah-760a |

## How to know which battery your Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander needs

If your Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 5 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 72 Ah and 540 to 760 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A, Start-Stop battery Varta N60 Dynamic EFB 12V 60Ah 640A EFB, Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Toyota Highlander battery cost?
Between 64.95 € and 115.30 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (EFB, lead-acid, 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 Highlander is?
By the registration year: Highlander II (2019-2025); Highlander / Kluger III (2013-2021); Highlander I (2009-2015); Highlander / Kluger II (2007-2014); Highlander / Kluger I (2000-2010). 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.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Toyota Highlander with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Toyota Highlander?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Toyota Highlander: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

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Updated: 2026-11-10 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/highlander