# Toyota Matrix batteries

> Looking for a battery for your Toyota Matrix? Here are the 1 that fit its 2 generations (2002-2015): 45 to 45 Ah, 330 to 330 A cold cranking, from 47.60 € inc. VAT.

## Toyota Matrix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix II | 2008–2015 | berlina | 3 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/matrix-_e14 |
| Matrix I | 2002–2007 | berlina | 6 | /gb/car-batteries/toyota/matrix-_e13 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Toyota Matrix

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta B31 12V 45Ah 330A | 12 | 45 | 330 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 47,60 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-b31-12v-45ah-330a |

## How to know which battery your Toyota Matrix 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.

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 Matrix needs

If your Matrix 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 Matrix take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 1 compatible batteries in total, from 45 to 45 Ah and 330 to 330 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta B31 12V 45Ah 330A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Toyota Matrix battery cost?
Between 47.60 € and 47.60 €, 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 Matrix is?
By the registration year: Matrix II (2008-2015); Matrix I (2002-2007). 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 Toyota Matrix 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: 2026-10-26 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/toyota/matrix